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[Epidemiology of multiple sclerosis in Spain]
N Perez-Carmona1, E Fernandez-Jover2, A P Sempere3
1Hospital de San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Espana.
Revista De Neurologia
|June 26, 2019
Summary
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is increasing worldwide, particularly in women. Recent studies confirm Spain is a medium-high risk area, with MS prevalence significantly rising, especially among women.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative central nervous system disease.
- It is the most common non-traumatic disabling neurological condition in young adults.
- Global MS incidence is rising, particularly in women, with changing latitudinal distribution patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review epidemiological studies on multiple sclerosis (MS) in Spain.
- To determine if global MS trends are reflected in the Spanish population.
Main Methods:
- Searched PubMed and Teseo databases for epidemiological studies on MS in Spain.
- Utilized keywords: "epidemiology", "prevalence", "incidence", "multiple sclerosis", and "Spain".
- Included articles published in Spanish and English from 1968 to 2018.
Main Results:
- Recent epidemiological data indicate Spain is a medium-high risk area for MS.
- A significant increase in MS prevalence has been observed across Spain in recent years.
- The rise in MS prevalence is particularly pronounced in women.
Conclusions:
- Spain exhibits a medium-high risk for multiple sclerosis.
- MS prevalence in Spain has notably increased, especially among women.
- Current prevalence rates range from 80-180 cases per 100,000 population.
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