A doubling in the incidence of multiple sclerosis cases diagnosed in Hobart since 1961 and increased longevity has resulted in a threefold increase in the prevalence of the disease, a study has found.
The findings add to previously reported associations between MS prevalence and distance from the equator, and should help researchers discover the causes of the disease and help health services to better allocate resources.
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