Motor neuron disease in blacks. Epidemiological observations in Natal.
A series of 86 black, Indian and white patients with motor neuron disease were analysed retrospectively. Although the material does not allow statistically valid conclusions, there are sufficient cases among blacks to allow two prima facie observations in this population group: (i) motor neuron disease has an earlier age of onset than in whites and Indians; and (ii) more patients come from peripheral and rural areas than would be expected in prevailing circumstances.
Department of Medicine, University of Natal and Wentworth Hospital, Durban.
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Bhigjee
D000367:Age Factors; D044383:Black People; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000208:ethnology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009046:Motor Neurons; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012737:Sex Factors; D013019:South Africa; D044465:White People