Epidemiology of MS Flashcards
1
Q
MS and location
A
Higher rates in cold temp
If you move to a new climate in early childhood you adopt the incidence rate of the new country
If you move during adulthood or late childhood you retain incidence of old country
2
Q
Characteristics of MS diagnosis
A
- Peak onset of 20/30
- Average age of diagnosis is 30 years
3
Q
HRQoL and MS
A
Similar to those with heart failure and COPD
4
Q
Wellbeing adjusted life year
A
QALY misses some of the broader benefits of treatments for people with MS
