title: An investigation of the relationship between latitude and multiple sclerosis severity in New Zealand.
authors.affiliation: New Zealand Brain Research Institute, Christchurch, New Zealand University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand allsr357@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Sridhar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alla
authors.affiliation: University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors.forename: John F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Pearson
authors.affiliation: Menzies Research Institute, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
authors.forename: Bruce V
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.affiliation: Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Roxburgh
authors.affiliation: University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Glynnis
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.affiliation: New Zealand Brain Research Institute, Christchurch, New Zealand University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand Queen Square Multiple Sclerosis Centre, UCL Institute of Neurology, London, UK.
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.affiliation: School of Health Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.affiliation: University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Abernethy
authors.affiliation: Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Ernie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Willoughby
authors.affiliation: School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Clive E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Sabel
authors.affiliation: New Zealand Brain Research Institute, Christchurch, New Zealand University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch Public Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Deborah F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D009520:New Zealand; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Multiple sclerosis; New Zealand; disability; latitude; prevalence