National estimate of multiple sclerosis incidence in France (2001–2007).

Authors :: Fromont, A
Binquet, C
Sauleau, EA
Fournel, I
Despalins, R
Rollot, F
Weill, A
Clerc, L
Bonithon-Kopp, C
Moreau, T
Source :: Multiple Sclerosis Journal. Aug2012, Vol. 18 Issue 8, p1108-1115. 8p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The article presents a study which determines the incident of multiple sclerosis (MS) in France from November 2000 to October 2007. The study uses Bayesian approach, statistical analysis, and disease mapping to estimate the incidence of MS and its geographic variations. Results show that the notification rate was higher in north-eastern France than in Atlantic coast, Alps, and Rhône River.