Public awareness of motor neuron disease

Amyotroph Lateral Scler. 2010 Oct;11(5):490-1. doi: 10.3109/17482961003716858.

Abstract

A concerning lack of awareness of the symptoms and natural history of motor neuron disease was found in a street-based survey of 118 members of the general public.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Data Collection
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motor Neuron Disease / physiopathology
  • Motor Neuron Disease / psychology*
  • Public Opinion*
  • United Kingdom
  • Young Adult