Key result
The prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis in Europe varied widely, with higher estimates in recent studies, Nordic countries, and northern British Isles, and a female-to-male ratio as high as 3:1.
Population
123 original population-based studies of multiple sclerosis incidence and prevalence in European populations…
Design
Systematic_review
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Highlights geographic variation in MS burden; leaves open specific environmental contributors pending higher-quality prospective data.
Systematic Review (n=123)
This systematic review highlights significant geographical and demographic variations in MS incidence and prevalence across Europe, while emphasizing the need for standardized epidemiological methodologies.
Kingwell et al. (2013) conducted a systematic review in Multiple sclerosis (n=123). Multiple sclerosis incidence and prevalence was evaluated on Incidence and prevalence estimates of multiple sclerosis. The prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis in Europe varied widely, with higher estimates in recent studies, Nordic countries, and northern British Isles, and a female-to-male ratio as high as 3:1.
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