The prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria

Marco A. Lana-peixoto¹  Elizabeth R. C. Frota¹  Gilberto B. Campos¹  Leonardo P. Monteiro¹ 

[1] ,Federal University of Minas Gerais CIEM MS Research Center Belo Horizonte MG ,Brazil

关键词: multiple sclerosis;    prevalence;    Belo Horizonte;    Southeastern Brazil;    esclerose múltipla;    prevalência;    Belo Horizonte;    região sudeste do Brasil;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0004-282X2012000200006

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Investigations on the prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) around the world have yielded important clues on the interplay between genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. As Brazil is a huge country laid on many latitudes and inhabited by population with distinct ethnic backgrounds, it might be assumed that the frequency of MS varies in its different regions. Objective: To determine the prevalence rate of MS in Belo Horizonte, the capital of the State of Minas Gerais, Southeastern Brazil. Methods: We used six sources to draw up a provisional list of identified cases of MS. Only patients with diagnosis of clinically definite MS according to Poser Committee criteria were included. Results: The calculated crude MS prevalence was 18.1/100,000 inhabitants. Conclusions: The MS prevalence in Belo Horizonte is similar to that found in São Paulo and Botucatu, two other cities in southeastern Brazil with similar ethnic background.

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