Journal
ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
Volume 132, Issue -, Pages 37-41Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/ane.12429
Keywords
multiple sclerosis; epidemiology; prevalence; ethnicity; migration; socio-economic factors
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- Novartis
- UCB
- Biogen Idec
- TEVA
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Merck Serono
- Genzyme
- Almirall
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The uneven geographical distribution of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the differences in disease severity observed between different ethnic groups indicate a complex interplay between genetic and environmental risk factors involved in the disease pathogenesis. Changes in MS risk after migration suggest influence of environmental factors on disease susceptibility. Whether the risk of MS is affected by socio-economic status (SES) is still controversial. In the present review, the combined knowledge from studies of migration and SES in MS is discussed.
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