Rising prevalence of multiple sclerosis worldwide: Insights from the Atlas of MS, third edition

Walton, Clare; King, Rachel; Rechtman, Lindsay; Kaye, Wendy; Leray, Emmanuelle; Marrie, Ruth Ann; Robertson, Neil; Rocca, N; Uitdehaag, Bernard M.J.; Mei, Ingrid van der; Wallin, Mitchell T.; Helme, Anne; Napier, Ceri Angood; Rijke, Nick; Baneke, Peer

doi:10.1177/1352458520970841

articleMultiple Sclerosis JournalNov 11, 2020BRONZE OA

Rising prevalence of multiple sclerosis worldwide: Insights from the Atlas of MS, third edition

CWClare Walton RKRachel King LRLindsay Rechtman WKWendy Kaye ELEmmanuelle Leray

Multiple Sclerosis International Federation · McKing Consulting (United States) · +7 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

High-quality epidemiologic data worldwide are needed to improve our understanding of disease risk, support health policy to meet the diverse needs of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and support advocacy efforts.

Objectives

The Atlas of MS is an open-source global compendium of data regarding the epidemiology of MS and the availability of resources for people with MS reported at country, regional and global levels.

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Keywords

Multiple sclerosis
Medicine
Epidemiology
Incidence (geometry)
Compendium
Environmental health
Population
Demography

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

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