ALD Significance

Affecting from 1 in 17,000 to 1 in 20,000 people, X-linked ALD is the most common inherited disorder of the white matter in the central nervous system. Due to its frequency and extensive adverse effects, ALD receives much needed attention in medical research. Websites such as the x-ald database (http://www.x-ald.nl/) provide information records about the disease itself, while support groups and foundations such as the Myelin Project (http://myelin.org) provide personal support. These groups are accepting of donations, so if you wish to contribute your help towards treating and supporting those afflicted, you will make a difference.