Validation of diagnostic codes and epidemiologic trends of Huntington disease: a population-based study in Navarre, Spain

Validation of diagnostic codes and epidemiologic trends of Huntington disease: a population-based study in Navarre, Spain

Abstract Background There is great heterogeneity on geographic and temporary Huntington disease (HD) epidemiological estimates. Most research studies of rare diseases, including HD, use health information systems (HIS) as data sources. This study investigates the validity and accuracy of national an...

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Main Authors: Esther Vicente, Ainara Ruiz de Sabando, Fermín García, Itziar Gastón, Eva Ardanaz, María A. Ramos-Arroyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Huntington disease
Incidence
Mortality
Prevalence
Trends
Diagnostic codes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-021-01699-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-021-01699-3

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