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Epidemiological characteristics and functional disability of multiple sclerosis patients in Kosovo
Background And Objectives:
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic recurrent neurological disease that affects the Central Nervous System. This study aims to determine epidemiological factors that affect the appearance of MS, such as: incidence, prevalence, mortality, case appearance in accordance with the disease phase RRMS, SPMS, PPMS, gender, age, age group, and EDSS.
Materials And Methods:
Deals with analyzing diagnosed and treated patients in the Clinic of Neurology in Prishtina during the period of 2003-2012. The research was conducted through a questionnaire applied in the diagnosed cases of MS. Information on patients was gathered from: history of illness, discharge reports and other relevant documents on MS illness. Clinical and epidemiological-descriptive study methods were used. The acquired results are shown through tables, graphics. Statistical processing was conducted with Microsoft Office Excel.
Results:
From the total number of doubtful hospitalized cases of demyelinization (644) in the Clinic of Neurology in Prishtina, 412 cases (64%) were diagnosed with MS. For the period of 2003-2012 the prevalence of MS has been 19.6 of patients in 100,000 inhabitants. MS incidence rate was 0.95 of patients in 100,000 inhabitants. MS mortality rate was 0.14 of deceased in 100,000 inhabitants. The ratio female--male is 2.3:1. A larger number of patients fall within the age group of 30-39 years-old. Clinical form trends: RRSM 72.3%, SPSM 22.6%, PPSM 5.1%. The rate of EDSS 78.3% (0-3.5), 14.9% (4-6.5), 6.8% (7-9).
Insights
This study analyzed epidemiological factors of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Prishtina from 2003-2012. MS prevalence was 19.6 per 100,000, with a 2.3:1 female-to-male ratio, and most cases in the 30-39 age group.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease impacting the Central Nervous System.
- Understanding epidemiological factors is crucial for managing MS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine epidemiological factors influencing MS appearance, including incidence, prevalence, and mortality.
- To analyze MS case distribution by disease phase (RRMS, SPMS, PPMS), gender, age, and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS).
Main Methods:
- A clinical and epidemiological-descriptive study was conducted.
- Data from 412 diagnosed MS patients at the Clinic of Neurology in Prishtina (2003-2012) were analyzed using questionnaires and medical records.
- Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Office Excel.
Main Results:
- MS prevalence was 19.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, with an incidence of 0.95 and mortality of 0.14 per 100,000.
- The female-to-male ratio was 2.3:1, and the most affected age group was 30-39 years.
- Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) was the most common form (72.3%), with most patients (78.3%) having an EDSS score of 0-3.5.
Conclusions:
- The study provides key epidemiological data on MS in the studied region.
- Findings highlight the predominance of RRMS and a higher incidence in females within a specific age bracket.
- Further research can inform targeted prevention and treatment strategies for MS.
