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Epidemiology of neurodegenerative diseases in USA*
| Disease | Number of Patients | Prevalence per 100 000 |
|---|---|---|
| AD | 4 000 000 | 1200 |
| PD | 1 000 000 | 300 |
| FTD | 40 000 | 14 |
| ED | 30 000 | 10 |
| ALS(MND) | 20 000 | 7 |
| PSP | 15 000 | 5 |
| SCA | 12 000 | 4 |
| Prion disease | 400 | 01 |
*US population approximately 275 million
FTD=frontotemporal dementia, ALS=amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
PSP=progressive supranuclear palsy (Parkinson “plus” syndrome)
