What is demyelinating disease of central nervous system?
Myelin sheaths cover nerve fibers and accelerate nerve transmission in the central and peripheral nervous system. Demyelinating disease of the central nervous system most commonly affects the myelin sheath of neurons in the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve.
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Who has demyelinating disease of central nervous system on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 26 | |
| 50s | 38 | |
| 60s | 33 | |
| 70+ | 17 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 28 | |
| Female | 98 |
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