The epidemiology of motor neuron diseases: a review of recent studies
PM Worms - Journal of the neurological sciences, 2001 - Elsevier
As the incidence and mortality rates of motor neuron diseases (MNDs) have been reported
to increase steadily over the 1950s–1980s decades, we compared the results of the most
recent studies (1990s decade) with the ones reported for those earlier periods. The relevant
literature was retrieved on a keyword basis from online medical and official death statistics
databases. Fifteen European and North American studies were analyzed, for comparison
with the results reported in review papers. The 1990s incidence and mortality rates of MND …
to increase steadily over the 1950s–1980s decades, we compared the results of the most
recent studies (1990s decade) with the ones reported for those earlier periods. The relevant
literature was retrieved on a keyword basis from online medical and official death statistics
databases. Fifteen European and North American studies were analyzed, for comparison
with the results reported in review papers. The 1990s incidence and mortality rates of MND …
