Effects of demographic factors on survival time after a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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A study on demographic factors and ALS survival

Affiliates

Heather Jordan 1,2, Jerald Fagliano 1, Lindsay Rechtman 1,2, Daniel Lefkowitz 1, and Wendy Kaye 2

  1. Environmental and Occupational Health Surveillance Program, New Jersey Department of Health
  2. McKing Consulting Corporation

Journal

Neuroepidemiology

Summary

This study characterized the vital status of a cohort of incident ALS cases to further understand the relationship between certain demographic factors and survival. A cohort of PALS within New Jersey from 2009-2011 were followed for outcome assessment till December 31, 2013. Among the identified 456 cases, 64% died by follow-up completion. Median survival from diagnosis was estimated to be 21 months with older age being a stronger predictor of mortality.

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