The Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis in 3 US Communities

IntroductionWe estimated the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in 3 large geographic areas in the southern, middle, and northern United States.MethodsThe primary data source was medical records from office visits to private neurologists’ practices or to neurology departments in tertiary care fac...

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Main Authors: Curtis W. Noonan, PhD, Dhelia M. Williamson, PhD, Judy P. Henry, PhD, Robert Indian, MPH, Sharon G. Lynch, MD, John S. Neuberger, DrPH, Randolph Schiffer, MD, Janine Trottier, Laurie Wagner, Ruth Ann Marrie, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/jan/08_0241.htm