Number of people with MS - Atlas of MS
WEBExplore the interactive map to see the number of people with MS per 100,000 in each country. The Atlas of MS is a comprehensive study of MS epidemiology and resources worldwide.
Atlas of MS 2020 – Epidemiology report - MS International Federation
WEBThe Atlas of MS is the most extensive worldwide study of the epidemiology of MS and the global availability and accessibility of resources for people with MS. Download the report or the full dataset to compare multiple countries and advocate for better MS care.
Multiple Sclerosis: Facts, Statistics, and You - Healthline
WEBSep 7, 2022 · Learn about the prevalence, risk factors, types, symptoms, and treatment of MS in the United States and worldwide. Find out how MS affects the central nervous system and why it is more common...
WEB• Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that affects the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system), which control all bodily functions. • MS causes damage to the coating that protects the nerves (myelin). Myelin insulates nerves, acting like the covering of an electric wire. The loss of myelin (demyelination) is
Rising prevalence of multiple sclerosis worldwide: Insights from …
WEBNov 11, 2020 · Map showing geographic variation in MS prevalence and in data confidence scores a by country: (a) MS prevalence per 100,000 population by country shown in shades of orange and red as per the key. Countries without prevalence data are shown in grey.
MS Prevalence - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
WEBLearn how many people in the U.S. have multiple sclerosis, based on a 2019 study funded by the National MS Society. Find out the prevalence by race, ethnicity and state, and how it affects the MS movement.
Multiple Sclerosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBSep 1, 2020 · Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system and is characterized by inflammation, demyelination, gliosis, and neuronal loss.
Global, regional, and national burden of multiple sclerosis …
WEBJan 21, 2019 · Multiple sclerosis is not common but is a potentially severe cause of neurological disability throughout adult life. Prevalence has increased substantially in many regions since 1990. These findings will be useful for …
Multiple sclerosis genomic map implicates peripheral immune …
WEBSep 27, 2019 · We analyzed genetic data of 47,429 multiple sclerosis (MS) and 68,374 control subjects and established a reference map of the genetic architecture of MS that includes 200 autosomal susceptibility variants outside the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), one chromosome X variant, and 32 variants w …
Mapping MS: Where Is Multiple Sclerosis Most Common, and …
WEBFeb 9, 2022 · MS is more common in populations that live farther from the equator, but the exact reasons are not clear. Learn how temperature, vitamin D, diet, and genetics may influence the risk of MS and its distribution around the world.