Literature DB >> 2533515

The prevalence and patterns of care of Huntington's chorea in Grampian.

S A Simpson1, A W Johnston.   

Abstract

The prevalence of Huntington's chorea in Grampian region is high at 9.94 per 100,000. The 46 individuals (26 female, 20 male) were ascertained from 98 pedigrees. Difficulties in ascertainment, family studies, sex ratio and use of resources are discussed.

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Year:  1989        PMID: 2533515     DOI: 10.1192/bjp.155.6.799

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Br J Psychiatry        ISSN: 0007-1250            Impact factor:   9.319


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