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The Atlas of MS is the most comprehensive worldwide study of the epidemiology of MS and the global availability and accessibility of resources for people with MS.
STATISTICS CATEGORY:
FIND STATISTICS FOR:
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| Barriers to accessing DMTs | Barrier present in country of interest? | World Bank category Lower middle income | WHO region European | Global results |
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| % of countries reporting each barrier | ||||
| Lack of awareness of DMTs amongst healthcare professionals | No | 30% | 20% | 27% |
| Healthcare professionals not readily available | No | 39% | 12% | 30% |
| Equipment or tests to monitor treatments not available | No | 57% | 12% | 27% |
| Too expensive for the government, healthcare/insurance provider | No | 74% | 27% | 49% |
| People with MS do not take DMTs due to costs, side-effects or preference for other treatments or lifestyle measures | No | 52% | 24% | 39% |
| DMTs only available in some areas of the country or certain hospitals | No | 48% | 5% | 27% |
| DMTs frequently go out of stock or supply is irregular | No | 26% | 0% | 8% |
| DMTs not supplied to the country | Yes | 35% | 5% | 18% |
| Complete range of DMTs not available | Yes | 52% | 17% | 30% |
| Bureaucracy, inefficiency or complexity in health system | No | 22% | 22% | 25% |
| Other | No | 4% | 5% | 5% |
| Not sure | No | 0% | 0% | 2% |
| No major barriers | No | 4% | 46% | 26% |
Please note - full data set provides additional detail on the barriers relating to healthcare professionals, equipment/tests and people with MS
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Worldwide collaboration
The Atlas of MS relies on data supplied by MS organisations from around the world. We are most grateful to the country coordinators and their colleagues for taking the time and effort to gather the information and data.
How others have been making a difference
The Atlas of MS is one of the strongest examples of what the global MS movement can achieve through collaboration. By bringing together evidence from countries around the world, it helps inform policy, strengthen advocacy and guide future investment in research and healthcare. The Atlas also highlights the need for continued investment in surveillance, registries and data systems to strengthen our understanding of the true burden of MS. Better data lead to better decisions and, ultimately, better outcomes for people affected by MS worldwide.
Professor Mario Alberto Battaglia
Chair, MS International Federation (MSIF) and President of the Italian MS Society (Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla [AISM])