Table 1 Patient demographics
From: What do multiple sclerosis patients and their caregivers perceive as unmet needs?
Sex | Patients |
|---|---|
Female | 319 (64%) |
Male | 178 (36%) |
Age | Â |
<20 | 5 (1%) |
21–30 | 86 (17%) |
31–40 | 151 (30%) |
41–50 | 143 (29%) |
>60 | 112 (23%) |
Onset | Â |
<5Â years ago | 143 (29%) |
5–10 years ago | 177 (36%) |
11–20 years ago | 120 (24%) |
>20Â years ago | 57 (11%) |
Distance able to walk without rest or assistance | Â |
Unlimited | 322 (65%) |
Requires constant assistance to walk 100 meters | Â |
Unilateral assistance | 107 (21%) |
Bilateral assistance | 53 (11%) |
Requires wheelchair | 15 (3%) |