Table 3
Comparison of contemporary prevalence data of inherited ataxias from several countries for the subgroup of LOCA with genetic basis*
| Reference (country) | Prevalence rate* (per 100 000) | Predicted prevalence rate (per 100 000) |
|---|---|---|
| Koeppen et al 197722 (UK) | 0.31 | 0.15 (95% CI 0.03 to 0.27) |
| Sridharan et al 198527 (Libya) | 4.8 | 2.1 (95% CI 0.8 to 3.42) |
| Orozco et al 198925 (Cuba) | 41 | 22.3 (95% CI 15.6 to 29) |
| Polo et al 199126 (Spain) | 20.2 | 3.3 (95% CI 1.7 to 4.9) |
| Leone et al 199523 (Italy) | 14.8 | 8.7 (95% CI 3 to 14.4) |
| Current study | 1.8 | 1.8 (95% CI 0.8 to 2.7) |
