Mortality rates due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in São Paulo City from 2002 to 2006

Mortality rates due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in São Paulo City from 2002 to 2006

OBJECTIVE: To describe the mortality rates of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the city of São Paulo as a function of demographics, year, and region. METHOD: This was a retrospective descriptive study. Information was obtained from death certificates registered at the Program for the Improveme...

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Main Authors: Sheila Evangelista de Matos, Mônica Tilli Reis Pessoa Conde, Francis Meire Fávero, Mauro Taniguchi, Abrahão Augusto Juviniano Quadros, Sissy Veloso Fontes, Acary Souza Bulle Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2011-12-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
mortalidade
esclerose lateral amiotrófica
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