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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in Southwestern and Eastern Finland.
Neuroepidemiology - 1 Jan 2023
Hanhisuanto Mirka, Solje Eino, Jokela Manu, Sipilä Jussi O T
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INTRODUCTION: The incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) worldwide is approximately 1-2.6/1,000,000 and prevalence is 5-6/100,000. ALS has been suggested to be relatively common in Finland, but epidemiological information on the subject is scarce and outdated. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients with ALS diagnostic codes were identified from mandatory administrative registries in the provinces of...
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