Table 6 Estimation of the prevalence and incidence of motor neuron disease (MND) and its variants in the regions of Valencia and Catalonia (2013–2018 and 2011–2019).

From: Estimation of the prevalence and incidence of motor neuron diseases in two Spanish regions: Catalonia and Valencia

Estimation of the prevalence and incidence of mnd and variants, stratified by region

 

Valencia (n = 259)

Catalonia (n = 591)

Prevalence (per 100,000 inhabitants)

Variables

MNDa

4.216 (2.652–6.334)

5.627 (3.990–7.662)

Definite diagnosisa

ALS

3.249 (1.911–5.120)

4.721 (3.248–6.608)

PMA

0.480 (0.065–1.650)

0.602 (0.008–0.634)

PLS

0.378 (0.046–1.896)

0.662 (0.000–1.987)

Incidence (per 100,000 person-years)

Variables

MNDa

1.390 (0.822–2.165)

2.346 (1.682–3.152)

Definite diagnosisa

ALS

1.080 (0.598–1.754)

1.935 (1.351–2.656)

PMA

0.222 (0.009–1.027)

0.415 (0.225–0.628)

PLS

0.202 (1.306e-09–0.564)

0.476 (0.409–0.544)

  1. MND Moto Neuron Disease, ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, PMA Progressive Muscular Atrophy, PLS Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
  2. aPoint estimate (credibility interval at 95%).
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