title: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a global threat with a possible difference in risk across ethnicities.
authors: Giancarlo
authors: G
authors: Logroscino
authors: Carmel
authors: C
authors: Armon
mesh_terms: D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004525:Efferent Pathways / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004777:Environment; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000235:genetics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics*; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000473:pathology; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019782:Riluzole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D019782:Riluzole