Table 1

 Comparison of cases ascertained from the various sources*

SourcePreliminary register (%)Prevalent register (%)†
*Majority of prevalent cases were identified from departmental databases (neurology; genetics).
†Amalgamation of sporadic and familial cases of late onset cerebellar ataxia.
BTHA, Bro Taf Health Authority.
Single source
    Neurology databases43 (18.5)35 (46.1)
    Genetic databases9 (3.9)8 (10.5)
    General practices13 (5.6)5 (6.6)
    BTHA101 (43.5)18 (23.7)
Multi-source66 (28.4)10 (13.1)
Total23276