Estimated Incidence Rate of Multiple Sclerosis and Its Relationship with Geographical Factors in Isfahan Province between the Years 2001 and 2014

Conclusions:MS diseaseincidence is high in Isfahan province. The distribution of the disease is not the same in the cities of this province, and some cities have a higher incidence. Furthermore, the incidence of the disease is in fluenced by geographical factors such as height above sea level, average annual rainfall, and land use. Therefore, it is recommended that relevant authorities by the implementation of screening programs in high‑risk areas take action to identify and treat patients in the early stages.Keywords:Geographic information systems, geographical factors, Isfahan, multiple sclerosis, prevalence
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research