Prevalence of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in the United States
Journal: Multiple Sclerosis Journal; January 27, 2024
Author(s): Farren BS Briggs, Jacqueline Shaia
How common is NMOSD in the United States?
This study aimed to determine the number of people living with NMOSD in the US in 2022. The prevalence (number of people with the disease at a particular timepoint) was 6.88 per 100,000 people. The prevalence was highest in Blacks, followed by Asians and then Whites; more in females than in males. The study estimated that there were near 22,000 Americans living with NMOSD in 2022.
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