Table 2 Characteristics of the most recent prevalence studies conducted in north-western Spain and a previous study conducted in Asturias (Gijón, 1994)
From: Prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis in healthcare district IV of Asturias, Spain
Healthcare district IV, Asturias | Gijón, Asturias [17] | Santiago de Compostela, Galicia [19] | Ourense, Galicia [20] | Healthcare district of Ferrol [21] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prevalence date | 31 December 2022 | 1 March 1994 | 31 December 2015 | 31 December 2016 | 31 December 2015 |
Latitude | 43° 21′ N | 43° 31′ N | 42° 52′ | 42° 34′ N | 42° 29′ N |
Reference population | 325 577 | 33 775c | 95 612 | 105 892 | 194 834 |
Cases | 647 | 22 | 145 | 195 | 214 |
Prevalencea | 198.4 | 65 | 152 | 184.1 | 109 |
Incidenceb | 6.6 Retrospective 2017–2022 | 3.7 Retrospective 1987–1990 Prospective 1991–1995 | 8 Retrospective 2010–2015 | 7.86 Retrospective 2002–2016 | 5.5 Retrospective 2001–2015 |