Atlas of Multiple Sclerosis 2013: A growing global problem with widespread inequity
University of British Columbia · Multiple Sclerosis International Federation · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the world's most common neurologic disorders, and in many countries it is the leading cause of nontraumatic neurologic disability in young adults. Despite this, global information on the epidemiology of MS and the availability of resources and services for people with MS is scarce in many regions of the world. The first Atlas of MS , published in 2008 as a joint project of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) and the World Health Organization (WHO),1 endeavored to fill this knowledge gap with information from 112 countries. Here, we outline important updates in the recently launched Atlas of MS 2013: Mapping Multiple Sclerosis around the World. 2 The authors…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 26.14
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 5
Authors
7- PBPaul BrowneCorresponding
University of British Columbia, Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of Tasmania
- DCDhia Chandraratna
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, University of Tasmania, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of British Columbia
- CACeri Angood
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of Tasmania, University of British Columbia, Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
- HTHelen Tremlett
University of Tasmania, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, University of British Columbia
- CBChris Baker
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, University of British Columbia, University of Tasmania
Topics & keywords
- Multiple sclerosis
- Atlas (anatomy)
- Epidemiology
- Library science
- Geography
- Family medicine
- Medicine
- Political science