Friedreich's Ataxia in Colombia: A Population‐Based Study of Incidence and Socioeconomic Determinants
This first nationwide report of FA in Colombia shows low incidence, pronounced regional disparities, frequent diagnoses in older age groups, and substantial socioeconomic exclusion. Expanding molecular diagnostics, strengthening surveillance, and implementing equity-focused health policies are urgently needed to enable earlier detection and comprehensive multidisciplinary care. © 2025 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
Authors
- Edna Julieth Bobadilla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5023-4644)
- Cristian Correa‐Arrieta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8805-5051)
- Edicson Ruiz Ospina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3664-4903)
- Fernando Ortiz‐Corredor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7427-3576)
- Milena Villamil‐Osorio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5454-5984)
- Sandra Milena Castellar-Leones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4559-2965)
Institutions
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia (CO)
- Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research (IT)
- Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá (CO)
- Center of Research and Technologic Development in Electrochemistry (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Movement Disorders
- Published
- 2025-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.70033
- Primary Topic
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00