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Multiple sclerosis in Kuwait: clinical and epidemiological study.

A S Al-Din

    Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
    |August 1, 1986
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    Multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence in Kuwait is estimated at 8.33 per 100,000, placing it in a medium-risk zone. The disease presentation in Kuwaiti Arabs mirrors that of European and North American populations.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system.
    • Understanding the geographical distribution and epidemiological characteristics of MS is crucial for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Kuwait.
    • To compare the clinical presentation and disability patterns of MS in Kuwaiti Arabs with those in European and North American populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 89 diagnosed cases of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Kuwait.
    • Prevalence calculation adjusted for age and sex to the USA population standards.

    Main Results:

    • The estimated prevalence of MS in Kuwait is 8.33 per 100,000 population.

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  • Kuwait is classified as a medium-risk area for MS.
  • No significant differences were observed in the age of onset, clinical pattern, or disability progression between Kuwaiti Arab MS patients and European/North American cohorts.

    • Conclusions:

    • Kuwait exhibits a medium prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS).
    • The clinical characteristics of MS in Kuwaiti Arabs are comparable to those in Western populations, suggesting potential shared etiological factors or environmental influences.