Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of neurological disability in
young adults worldwide and approximately half of those affected are in Europe. The …

The uneven distribution of multiple sclerosis (MS) across populations can be attributed to
differences in genes and the environment and their interaction. Prevalence and incidence …

Objective: To estimate the current incidence and prevalence in the United States of 12
neurologic disorders. Methods: We summarize the strongest evidence available, using data …

Objectives To estimate the incidence and prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) by age and
describe secular trends and geographic variations within the UK over the 20-year period …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and potentially highly disabling disorder with
considerable social impact and economic consequences. It is the major cause of non …

The systematic study of multiple sclerosis (MS) in populations, started in 1929 by Sydney
Allison, now consists of over 400 publications dealing with the prevalence of MS throughout …

BACKGROUND: Common autoimmune disorders tend to coexist in the same subjects and to
cluster in families. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional multicenter study of 3286 …

The epidemiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been intensively studied. It is
conceptualised as a complex disease in which genetic and environmental factors act …

Objective To examine whether past high sun exposure is associated with a reduced risk of
multiple sclerosis. Design Population based case-control study. Setting Tasmania, latitudes …

Background A relationship between the latituderelated distribution of multiple sclerosis (MS)
and exposure to sunlight has long been considered. Higher sun exposure during early life …