Incidence of Multiple Sclerosis in the Republic of Ireland: a prospective population-based study

Conclusions This is the first study to prospectively assess the incidence rate of MS in Ireland and shows that Ireland has a high incidence rate, comparable with the rest of the British Isles, with a persistent North-South gradient. The age of onset of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis appears to be increasing over the last 20 years. It will be of interest to re-assess this population over time to see if increasing incidence rates, as well as improved survival, are driving the reported increases in MS prevalence.
Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Source Type: research