what are the risk factors for multiple sclerosis?
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['Age. MS can occur at any age, but onset usually occurs around 20 and 40 years of age. ... ', 'Sex. ... ', 'Family history. ... ', 'Certain infections. ... ', 'Race. ... ', 'Climate. ... ', 'Vitamin D. ... ', 'Certain autoimmune diseases.']
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Possible link between rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Besan ¿ on, France - Evidence is mounting suggesting that multiple sclerosis (MS) is a T-cell-mediated autoimmune disease similar to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with genetic and environmental factors playing a role in their pathogenesis.
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[1] As a result, those living in high-UVB areas experienced a 45% lower risk of multiple sclerosis. Living in those areas at ages 5 to 15 years also was associated with a reduced risk of 51-52%. UVB, of course, is a spectrum of light that emanates from the sun and causes tanning.
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Background: Psoriasis, a common chronic inflammatory disease, increases the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), but evidence for this outcome is still unclear. However, we performed a meta-analysis of relevant studies to quantify the magnitude of the association between psoriasis and MS.
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The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It's considered an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS , this immune system malfunction destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin).
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Some people may wonder if there's a chance that drinking can raise your risk of getting MS. There's no evidence that it does. Some research suggests the opposite. A study by the Institute of Environmental Medicine in Sweden shows drinking could lower your risk of multiple sclerosis.
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['Infections.', 'Head trauma.', 'Autoimmune diseases.', 'Exposure to certain drugs that treat cancer or severe infections.', 'Blood circulation problems.', 'Neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.', "Disorders of the inner ear, such as Ménière's disease."]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS , the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), vitamin D, and smoking are among the most well-established environmental risk factors in MS. Infectious mononucleosis, which is caused by delayed primary EBV infection, increases the risk of developing MS.
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['Physical Activity and Nutrition. ... ', 'Overweight and Obesity. ... ', 'Tobacco. ... ', 'Substance Abuse. ... ', 'HIV/AIDS. ... ', 'Mental Health. ... ', 'Injury and Violence. ... ', 'Environmental Quality.']
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['High blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. ... ', 'Unhealthy blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by the liver or found in certain foods. ... ', 'Diabetes mellitus. ... ', 'Obesity.']
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['Weight. Being overweight is a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes in children. ... ', 'Inactivity. The less active your child is, the greater his or her risk of type 2 diabetes. ... ', 'Family history. ... ', 'Race. ... ', 'Age and sex. ... ', 'Birth weight and gestational diabetes. ... ', 'Pre-term birth.']
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Some known risk factors for type 1 diabetes include: Family history. Anyone with a parent or sibling with type 1 diabetes has a slightly increased risk of developing the condition. Genetics.
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['Multiple sclerosis.', 'Lyme disease.', "Neuromyelitis optica (Devic's disease)", 'Systemic lupus erythematosus.', 'Neurosarcoidosis.', 'Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.', 'Subarachnoid hemorrhage.', 'Syphilis.']
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['Diet.', 'Smoking.', 'Alcohol use.', 'Sedentary lifestyle.', 'Obesity.', 'Diabetes.']
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Risk factors Certain factors may increase your risk of developing a mental illness, including: A history of mental illness in a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling. Stressful life situations, such as financial problems, a loved one's death or a divorce. An ongoing (chronic) medical condition, such as diabetes.
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['Overweight/obesity: Being overweight puts you at a higher risk of developing diabetes. ... ', 'Physical inactivity: Along with being overweight and obese, physical inactivity ranks among the top modifiable risk factors for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.']