Climbing ALS death rates seen in Finland, not due to aging alone: Study
WHY IT MATTERS
If ALS death rates are rising in Finland, understanding why could help identify preventable risk factors or early warning signs that might apply to ALS patients elsewhere.
A new study from Finland found that deaths from ALS (a disease that affects nerve cells controlling muscles) have nearly doubled over the last 30 years. The increase is especially noticeable in older adults. Researchers aren't sure why this is happening, and similar increases haven't been reported in other countries.
Deaths from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have nearly doubled in Finland over the past three decades, with increases in mortality seen especially among older adults, according to a new study. The reasons for this trend aren’t clear, however, and the researchers noted that similar increases have not been reported globally, despite also being seen in […] The post Climbing ALS death rates seen in Finland, not due to aging alone: Study appeared first on ALS News Today .