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The age of onset, sex, clinical features, and other demographic characteristics of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Latin America largely mirror those seen in MS patients in North America and Europe.
Although some Latin American countries are now collecting greater amounts of data on MS, demographic information remains scarce across the region.
To get a better sense of these demographics and how they compare to other world regions, Fernando Gracia, MD, of ULACIT University, in Panama, reviewed and summarized the available literature on the topic.
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Despite the overall low frequency of cases, multiple sclerosis (MS) in Latin America poses substantial socioeconomic challenges throughout the region, with difficulties in getting medical care, obstacles in obtaining a correct and timely diagnosis, a lack of insurance to cover medical and treatment costs, and little access to safe and effective medicines.
However, researchers and advocates note that efforts to improve MS education, management, and access to quality therapies throughout Latin America are underway.
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