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September 17, 2008

Worldwide Multiple Sclerosis Survey Seeks Answers »

The World Health Organization and the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation unveiled the results of the most comprehensive survey of multiple sclerosis (MS) undertaken to date that involved more than 100 countries. Results of the survey are available to the public in the form of the Atlas of MS. The exact cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown, nor is there a cure. The results of the study show that more than 1.3 million worldwide are affected with the neurological disorder, and at least twice as many women than men have it. There is also a higher risk of MS the further North or South of the equator you live. Read more.

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Posted by Steven / September 17, 2008 11:50 pm / Permalink / Comments (1) / Trackbacks (0)