The prevalence and patterns of care of Huntington's chorea in Grampian.
The prevalence of Huntington's chorea in Grampian region is high at 9.94 per 100,000. The 46 individuals (26 female, 20 male) were ascertained from 98 pedigrees. Difficulties in ascertainment, family studies, sex ratio and use of resources are discussed.
Simpson
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Department of Medicine and Genetics, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill.
Johnston
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D006816:Huntington Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012606:Scotland / Q000453:epidemiology