Epidemiology of Huntington's Disease in Latin America: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Alex MedinaTamara M PringsheimSylvia GautreauJose D Rivera-DuarteGabriel AmorelliMario R Cornejo-OlivasMarcelo MerelloPublished in: Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society (2024)
The prevalence of HD appears to be similar across Latin America. However, we infer that our findings are underestimates, in part because of limited research and underdiagnosis of HD because of limited access to molecular testing and the availability of neurologists and movement disorders specialists. Future research should focus on identifying pathways to improve access to molecular testing and education and understanding differences among different ancestral groups in Latin America. © 2024 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.