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
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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
Population

Population size

89678

Active population size

49883

Population by age group

Age group Population size Active population size
Adults (18 to < 46 years)
40199
20991
Adults (46 to < 65 years)
42405
24612
Elderly (≥ 65 years)
7074
4280
Adults (65 to < 75 years)
5832
3506
Adults (75 to < 85 years)
1181
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