Discriminant models of the likelihood and characteristics of multiple sclerosis progression in ukrainian men depending on body size parameters

Abstract

In young Ukrainian men, based on the characteristics of body size, reliable discriminant models were built, which allow with high probability (correctness of the classification matrix 100 % of cases, Wilks' Lambda statistics=0.051, p<0.0001) to attribute the studied subjects to “typical” for practically healthy people or the general group of patients with multiple sclerosis. Based on the characteristics of body size between multiple sclerosis men with mild (EDSS 1.5–2.0) and moderate (EDSS 3.5–4.5) disorders, a reliable interpretation of the obtained classification indicators is also possible with medium probability (correctness of the classification matrix 96.8 % of cases, Wilks' Lambda statistics=0.342, p<0.0001).