What percentage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients die within 5 years of diagnosis?

a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 50%
d. 80%


ANS: D
The prognosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is poor, with 80% of patients dying within 5 years of the onset of the disease.

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