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. 2002 Jan 8;58(1):136-8.
doi: 10.1212/wnl.58.1.136.

Prevalence estimates for MS in the United States and evidence of an increasing trend for women

Curtis W Noonan  1 , Steven J Kathman, Mary C White
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Prevalence estimates for MS in the United States and evidence of an increasing trend for women

Curtis W Noonan et al. Neurology. .

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide current age-, sex-, and region-specific MS prevalence estimates and to identify trends using the National Health Interview Survey. The overall prevalence estimate was 85/100,000 population, or approximately 211,000 (+/-20,000) persons. A 50% increase was observed in the number of women reporting MS for 1991 through 1994 vs 1982 through 1986. The observed trend in higher numbers of self-reported MS among women is consistent with recent observations of higher prevalence and incidence.

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