Multiple Sclerosis: Epidemiology and Etiology

Question 1

Epidemiology

Answer 1

1. Major cause of chronic disability in young adults
2. Onset of symptoms usually occurs between 20 and 40
3. Occurs more frequently in Caucasian females than males

Question 2

Etiology

Answer 2

1. Cause is not known
2. Current theories identify autoimmune-mediated inflammatory demyelination and axonal injury
3. Multiple factors are involved (research)
4. Obesity
5. Lack of Vitamin D exposure
6. High Na diet in teenage yrs