MS-Register of the National MS-Society of Germany (DMSG, Bundesverband e.V.)

01/02/2024
18/03/2026
Data source
Human
Disease registry
Primary care medical records
Spontaneous reports of suspected adverse drug reactions
Population Qualitative Data

Population age groups

  • Adult and elderly population (≥18 years)
    • Adults (18 to < 65 years)
      • Adults (18 to < 46 years)
      • Adults (46 to < 65 years)
    • Elderly (≥ 65 years)
      • Adults (65 to < 75 years)
      • Adults (75 to < 85 years)
      • Adults (85 years and over)

Estimated percentage of the population covered by the data source in the catchment area

33%

Description of the population covered by the data source in the catchment area whose data are not collected (e.g., people who are registered only for private care)

Nation-wide
Family linkage
No information provided.
Population

Population size

89.678

Active population size

49.883

Population by age group

Age group Population size Active population size
Adults (18 to < 46 years)
40.199
20.991
Adults (46 to < 65 years)
42.405
24.612
Elderly (≥ 65 years)
7.074
4.280
Adults (65 to < 75 years)
5.832
3.506
Adults (75 to < 85 years)
1.181
738
Adults (85 years and over)
61
36
Median observation time

Median time (years) between first and last available records for unique individuals

3,17

Median time (years) between first and last available records for unique active individuals (alive and currently registered)

4,26