Epidemiology provides information on populations, and this chapter focuses on descriptive epidemiology and prognosis as it relates to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Features discussed include rates of frontotemporal lobe dementia (FTLD) and differences among ethnic groups. The epidemiology of certain genetic forms is also considered.

Epidemiology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Chiò, Adriano;
2014-01-01

Abstract

Epidemiology provides information on populations, and this chapter focuses on descriptive epidemiology and prognosis as it relates to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Features discussed include rates of frontotemporal lobe dementia (FTLD) and differences among ethnic groups. The epidemiology of certain genetic forms is also considered.
2014
Motor Neuron Disease in Adults
Oxrod University press
119
132
9780199783113
ALS; FTD; epidemiology
Chiò, Adriano; Logroscino, Giancarlo
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