An analysis of the prevalence and risk factors of multiple sclerosis in the Republic of Ingushetia

Abstract

To determine epidemiological characteristics and factors related to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the population of the Republic of Ingushetia in 2013-2016. A study was carried out in several clinical settings of the Republic of Ingushetia. A special medical form developed for the study was completed by patients. Medical examination of patients was performed as well. Statistical methods were used for data analysis. A significant variation of MS prevalence was seen. The mean prevalence rate was low - 13.2 cases of MS per 100 000 of population. It was different in ethnic groups: 13.7 per 100 000 of population in Ingush, 15.2 in Chechen and 45 in the Slavonic population. The incidence of MS was 1.76 per 100 000 population in 2015. Different risk factors of MS, including adverse ecological factors and environmental risk predictors (contact with poisons), and their greater role compared to genetic factors were identified.