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Assess global prevalence trends of multiple sclerosis and identify existing gaps in worldwide epidemiological surveillance.

November 11, 2020Multiple Sclerosis JournalOpen Access

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

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CWClare WaltonThe University of Melbourne RKRachel KingMultiple Sclerosis International Federation LRLindsay RechtmanMcKing Consulting (United States)

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Epidemiological report reveals rising multiple sclerosis prevalence worldwide, highlighting persistent surveillance gaps and the need for coordinated action.

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Assess global prevalence trends of multiple sclerosis and identify existing gaps in worldwide epidemiological surveillance.
Synthesized international surveillance and epidemiological data compiled for the third edition of the Atlas of MS to evaluate global trends since 2013.
Multiple sclerosis prevalence has risen globally since 2013.
High-quality epidemiological surveillance remains non-universal, resulting in persistent knowledge gaps across multiple regions.

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Walton et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d7621eef4aa71f97f31112 https://doi.org/10.1177/1352458520970841

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Epidemiological report reveals rising multiple sclerosis prevalence worldwide, highlighting persistent surveillance gaps and the need for coordinated action.

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

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

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