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After diagnosis, anemia and osteoporosis prevalence increased three to six fold. Mental health disorders were more frequent in younger (0\u201364\u2009years) than older (\u2265\u200965\u2009years) pwMG. In the first year after diagnosis, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) were the most used treatment in Finland (41%) and Sweden (34%), and corticosteroids (CSs) with nonsteroidal\u2010immunosuppressive therapy (NS\u2010IST) in Denmark (33%). By year 5, the proportion of pwMG receiving NS\u2010IST, CS, or their combination was similar in the three countries (Denmark 47%, Finland 40%, and Sweden 41%). Only 5%\u20137% remained treatment\u2010naive throughout follow\u2010up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>MG treatment was broadly similar across the three Nordic countries, while also reflecting nation\u2010specific therapeutic guidelines. 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