Causes that Contribute to the Excess Mortality Risk in Multiple Sclerosis: A Population-Based Study

Volume: 54, Issue: 2, Pages: 131 - 139
Published: Dec 18, 2019
Abstract
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Lifespan is 6–10 years shorter in multiple sclerosis (MS), but the reasons remain unclear. Using linked clinical- and population-based administrative health databases, we compared cause-specific mortality in an MS cohort to the general population. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> MS patients in British Columbia (BC), Canada, were followed from the later of first MS clinic visit or...
Paper Details
Title
Causes that Contribute to the Excess Mortality Risk in Multiple Sclerosis: A Population-Based Study
Published Date
Dec 18, 2019
Volume
54
Issue
2
Pages
131 - 139
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