Increase in CMT in last 50 years

[Guest guest]

Gretchen,

Owen has a valid point. We all know Doctors are now putting nearly all

Neurological problems into the CMT caldron, for lack of a place to put

them. Perhaps that would account for the unusually high incidence in

your research, again it is necessary to see the data.

" Until we meet again " (That's for you Owen)

Dave

> Hi Gretchen,

> Owen here,

> I have a question. Do you suppose that maybe more people are being

diagnosed

> because more Doctors are becoming aware of CMT?

> Happy Trails,

> Owen

[Guest guest]

Dave: using data from World 2001 Census. Breakdown by countries is

coming, however, first am doing the countries with largest economical

projections for 2025, as I have been asked by the researchers I am doing

this for. Remember, CMT affects 1 out of 2500 people = to 4% of

population. I have accounting staff working with me on this. However,

first I need to get the project completed. Since I work, this takes up

my free time, plus I do gratis too, so sit tight OK? ~ G

[Guest guest]

Gretchen -

I talked with the Drs in Detroit about the rise in CMT and they felt that it is

an awareness issue and more people being tested.

Martha

Gretchen Glick <liliwigg@...> wrote: Hi Owen, well, yes, and no. In the

1960s Neurology really got its

foothold in the medical field. So basically that's only 30 years of

diagnosis, etc. And there are so MANY neurological diseases and

symptoms. I DO think, however, now, just from watching this list for 3

years that MORE people are being diagnosed LATER in LIFE - I mean age 50

and beyond, whereas, CMT used to be diagnosed more frequently in

childhood. Other factors here include medical care, or lack of, denial,

etc. (alot of variants) I'd like to HOPE more Drs. are becoming aware of

CMT!

Owen wrote:

> > I have a question. Do you suppose that maybe more people are being diagnosed

> because more Doctors are becoming aware of CMT?

> Happy Trails,

> Owen

>