- MS affects 2-3 times more women than men.
- There is an estimated 2,000,000 people with MS worldwide.
- MS is the most common central nervous system disease among young adults.
- MS is not hereditary, but genetic susceptibility is thought to play a part in its development.
- MS is not contagious.
- Life span is not significantly affected by MS.
- There is no cure for MS, but there are treatments to manage the disease.
- There are about 200 new cases of MS diagnosed each week in the U.S.
- There is no "typical" case of MS - each case is unique.
- MS is more common in caucasians than any other race.
- MS occurs more frequently in higher latitudes.
- The cause of MS is still unknown.
- According to the American Red Cross, you are eligible to donate blood with MS, assuming you meet the other criteria.
- MS is an autoimmune disease.
- The most common type of MS is relapsing-remitting MS.
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