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Prevalence of multiple sclerosis among immigrants in Norway.

Authors :
Berg-Hansen, Pål
Moen, Stine M
Sandvik, Leiv
Harbo, Hanne F
Bakken, Inger J
Stoltenberg, Camilla
Celius, Elisabeth G
Source :
Multiple Sclerosis Journal; May2015, Vol. 21 Issue 6, p695-702, 8p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents a study which investigates the prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in immigrants in Norway. The study used standardized prevalence ratio (SPR) to compare the prevalence of MS in different ethnic groups. The study concluded that the prevalence of MS among immigrants in the country reflects the uneven distribution worldwide.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13524585
Volume :
21
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Multiple Sclerosis Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102576186
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1352458514554055