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SUBMITTER: Louis ED
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6881520 | biostudies-literature | 2019
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Louis Elan D ED Eliasen Eina H EH Kim Christine Y CY Ferrer Monica M Gaini Shahin S Petersen Maria Skaalum MS
Neuroepidemiology 20190820 3-4
<h4>Background</h4>There are fewer than 5 population-based studies of dystonia worldwide. Only one utilized a movement disorders neurologist. Given the potential for founder effects, and the highly genetic nature of dystonia, the Faroe Islands provide a particularly interesting setting to study the prevalence of dystonia.<h4>Objective</h4>To estimate the prevalence of dystonia.<h4>Methods</h4>We used a 2-phase, population-based design, screening 1,334 randomly selected Faroese individuals aged ≥ ...[more]