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The prevalence of multiple sclerosis continues to increase in Kuwait
R Alroughani1, F AlHamdan2, S Shuaibi2
1Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Amiri Hospital, Arabian Gulf Street, Sharq, 11013, Kuwait.
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
|May 6, 2019
Summary
The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Kuwait has significantly increased since 2013, indicating better diagnosis and awareness. MS incidence has stabilized in recent years, with more women diagnosed than men.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Established in 2010, the national MS registry aims to track epidemiological changes.
- Previous data on MS prevalence and incidence in Kuwait was reported in 2013.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide updated prevalence and incidence rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) among the Kuwaiti population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilized the national MS registry data.
- Diagnosis adhered to the revised 2017 McDonald criteria for MS and clinically isolated syndrome.
- Population data was sourced from the Public Authority of Civil Information.
Main Results:
- In 2018, 1454 Kuwaiti nationals met MS diagnostic criteria.
- Crude MS prevalence reached 104.88 per 100,000, a 1.6-fold increase since 2013.
- MS incidence was 5.39 per 100,000, with a stable 5-year incidence of 6.4 per 100,000.
Conclusions:
- Increased MS prevalence in Kuwait is attributed to improved case ascertainment and healthcare awareness.
- MS incidence has stabilized over the last five years.
- Despite a higher female-to-male ratio, newly diagnosed cases slightly declined in women compared to men.
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