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ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, making the brain unable to control muscle movement.

Incidence of ALS The average incidence rate of ALS worldwide is about one in 50,000 people per year that equates to about 5,760 to 6,400 new diagnoses per year. The average age of onset of the disease ...

ALS symptoms affect muscles in your hands, arms, feet, and legs. The disease can also affect how you speak and swallow. ALS symptoms in women may be different than in men.

Types of ALS There are two main kinds, depending on whether the disease runs in your family. Sporadic: This makes up 90% to 95% of all ALS cases, as it occurs in people who have no known family ...