Table 1 Demographics of patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 in Malaysia
Type of SCAs (n, %) | SCA 1 5(7.8%) | SCA 2 13 (20.3%) | SCA 3 44 (68.9%) | SCA 6 2 (3%) | SCA 7 0 (0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender (n, %) | |||||
Male | 2 (3) | 9 (14.2) | 22 (34.4) | 2 (3) | 0 (0) |
Female | 3 (4.7) | 4 (6.3) | 22 (34.4) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Ethnicity (n, %) | |||||
Malay | 0 (0) | 10 (15.6) | 24 (37.5) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Chinese | 1 (1.6) | 1 (1.6) | 13 (20.3) | 2 (3) | 0 (0) |
Indian | 3 (4.7) | 1 (1.6) | 3 (4.7) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Punjabi | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 4 (6.3) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Others | 1 (1.6) | 1 (1.6) | 0(0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Family history (n, %) | |||||
Yes | 4 (6.3) | 11 (17) | 44 (68.9) | 1(1.6) | – |
No | – | 1 (1.6) | – | 1(1.6) | – |
Unknown | 1 (1.6) | 1 (1.6) | – | – | – |