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Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in Iceland
Ólöf Elíasdóttir1,2, Ólafur Kjartansson3, Elias Olafsson1,4
1University of Iceland, School of Medicine, Reykjavik, Iceland.
Neuroepidemiology
|June 26, 2018
Summary
Multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence in Iceland was high, affecting 167.1 per 100,000 people. This study analyzed MS cases in Iceland
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Examined multiple sclerosis (MS) point prevalence within Iceland's defined island population.
- Utilized a comprehensive dataset of registered Icelandic residents diagnosed with MS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the point prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Iceland.
- To compare Icelandic MS prevalence rates with global and regional data.
Main Methods:
- Included all registered Icelandic residents with MS on December 31, 2007.
- Applied established diagnostic criteria (McDonald, Poser, primary progressive MS) and reviewed medical records, including MRI data.
Main Results:
- Identified 526 MS patients, with 73% being women.
- Reported a crude point prevalence of 167.1 per 100,000 population, age-adjusted to 166.5 per 100,000.
- Mean patient age was 47 years, with a mean age at diagnosis of 36 years.
Conclusions:
- Multiple sclerosis prevalence in Iceland is notably high compared to global averages.
- Icelandic MS prevalence rates are comparable to those observed in other Nordic countries.
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