Motor neuron disease andpolio inScotland

analysis ofmortality andmorbidity ratesformotorneurondisease (MND)in Scotland hasconfirmed earlier observa- tions thatthedisease ismorecommon in men and olderagegroups.The geo- graphical distribution isnon-uniform and related todischarge ratesforallneuro- logical diseases. Discharge andmortality rates areincreasing buttherehasbeenno decline inpopulations who wouldhave beenvaccinated against polio.