Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Colombia: Nationwide Incidence, Demographic Distribution, and Healthcare Challenges
This study offers critical insights into SMA's epidemiology in Colombia, underscoring the healthcare burden of SMA type 1 and regional disparities in case reporting. Findings support the need for improved SMA surveillance, targeted resources in high-incidence regions, and possible implementation of newborn screening to enhance early diagnosis and care. These actions are essential for aligning SMA management in Colombia with international standards and addressing healthcare inequities.
Authors
- Cristian Correa‐Arrieta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8805-5051)
- Milena Villamil‐Osorio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5454-5984)
- Silvia Juliana Maradei Anaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3763-1768)
- Sandra Milena Castellar-Leones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4559-2965)
- Edna Julieth Bobadilla-Quesada
Institutions
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia (CO)
- Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CU)
- Center of Research and Technologic Development in Electrochemistry (MX)
- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio (CO)
- Misericordia University (US)
- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95409
- Primary Topic
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00