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- Title
A novel method for calculating prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Australia.
- Authors
Palmer, Andrew J; Hitchens, Peta L; Simpson, Steve; O’Leary, Beth; Colman, Sam; Taylor, Bruce V
- Abstract
The article identifies the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) using a method used on prescription data in Australia in 2010. The study shows the prevalence of MS among patients being treated. Among the mentioned factors for the prevalence are the influence of migration during the year, the effect of prescription from treatment initiation and treatment, and the therapy switching. It concludes the presence of the prevalence's latitudinal gradient.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; MULTIPLE sclerosis treatment; DISEASE prevalence; EPIDEMIOLOGY; DRUG prescribing; EMIGRATION &; immigration
- Publication
Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 2013, Vol 19, Issue 13, p1704
- ISSN
1352-4585
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1352458513479841