Incidence of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders in China: a large cohort study using claim data.

Yi-Qun WuMo YangPei GaoZijing WangJunhui WuJiating WangQuangang XuHuanfen ZhouTao WuWeiping WuShihui WeiYong-Hua Hu

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

The incidence of NMOSD in Chinese adults was 0.41 per 100 000 person-years. There is no latitude gradient observed. Sex and age influence the risk of NMOSD, suggesting the role of genetic, hormonal and other related factors in the pathophysiology.

Keyphrases

risk factors
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metabolic syndrome
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