Updated Prevalence and Demographic Characteristics for ALS Cases in Texas 2009–2011

摘要

ObjectivesAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare motor neuron disease with incidence rates ranging from 1 to 2/100,000 person-years. The Texas Department of State Health Services previously conducted surveillance for ALS in three metropolitan areas of Texas. This project provides an update to this research, while expanding its scope to the entire state.