The primary objective of the project was to establish the prevalence of major neurologic and developmental disorders (stroke, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dementia) in a well-defined population of southern blacks and whites. A secondary objective was to evaluate certain screening questions for possible use in other morbidity surveys. The background information and methods employed in the study as well as the major findings on prevalence have been published or are in press. A manuscript presenting an overview of the disorders and their frequencies in the Copiah County population has been accepted for publication. Another manuscript, on functional disability associated with major neurological disorders, has been submitted for publication. Work is in progress on a manuscript addressing the methodologic issues of the study.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Intramural Research (Z01)
Project #
1Z01NS002638-03
Application #
3969027
Study Section
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
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State
Country
United States
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