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Prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the city of Porto Alegre, in Southern Brazil / Prevalencia de esclerose lateral amiotrofica na cidade de Porto Alegre, sul do Brasil
Linden Junior, Eduardo; Becker, Jefferson; Schestatsky, Pedro; Rotta, Francisco Tellechea; Marrone, Carlo Domenico; Gomes, Irenio.
  • Linden Junior, Eduardo; Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Becker, Jefferson; Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Schestatsky, Pedro; Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Rotta, Francisco Tellechea; Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Marrone, Carlo Domenico; Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Gomes, Irenio; Porto Alegre. Porto Alegre. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 71(12): 959-962, 01/dez. 2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-696928
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To determine the prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Method:

We conducted an extensive investigation in clinics and hospitals that provide specialized assistance to these patients, contacted neurologists and the regional association of people with ALS.

Results:

On July 31, 2010, 70 patients were alive and diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Considering the population living in the city in the same period (1,409,351), the estimated prevalence was 5.0 cases per 100,000 people (95% CI, 3.9-6.2), being higher for men (5.2/100,000 95% CI, 3.6-7.2) than for women (4.8/100,000 95% CI, 3.4-6.5). The prevalence increased with age peaking in the age group 70-79 years in both genders.

Conclusion:

The prevalence of ALS in the city of Porto Alegre is similar to that reported in other parts of the world. .
RESUMO

Objetivo:

Determinar a prevalência de esclerose lateral amiotrófica (ELA) no município de Porto Alegre, Brasil.

Método:

Foi realizada ampla busca em hospitais especializados, contato com neurologistas e com a associação regional dos portadores de ELA para identificar os casos.

Resultados:

No dia 31 de julho de 2010, 70 pacientes estavam vivos e com diagnóstico de ELA. Considerando a população residente no município no mesmo período (1.409.351), a prevalência estimada foi de 5,0 casos a cada 100.000 pessoas (IC 95%, 3,9-6,2), sendo maior para os homens (5,2/100.000 IC 95%, 3,6-7,2) do que para as mulheres (4,8/100.000 IC 95%, 3,4-6,5). A prevalência aumentou com a idade, atingindo um pico entre os 70 e 79 anos, em ambos os sexos.

Conclusão:

A prevalência de ELA no município de Porto Alegre é similar à encontrada em outras localidades no mundo. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Porto Alegre/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Porto Alegre/BR