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This research aims to analyze the incidence and prevalence of myasthenia gravis in Denmark and to examine age-related onset patterns.

Epidemiology of Myasthenia Gravis in Denmark A Longitudinal and Comprehensive Population Survey

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Longitudinal survey finds constant incidence and increased prevalence of myasthenia gravis in Denmark, suggesting age reclassification.

This research aims to analyze the incidence and prevalence of myasthenia gravis in Denmark and to examine age-related onset patterns.
Conducted a longitudinal population survey in Denmark
Analyzed age- and sex-specific incidence rates
Assessed changes in prevalence over time
Mean annual incidence rate of 4.4 per million population
Point prevalence rate as of January 1, 1988, was 77 per million (males: 57, females: 96)
Maximum disease severity reached within 2 years of onset in 78% of cases

Somnier et al. (1991) studied this question.

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