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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)The Plan for Preventing Exposure In their work preventing exposure to known risk factors, researchers are focused on: Better understanding the risk factors and the genetic variables associated with MS — and how these interact to cause the disease. The 2019 genetic mapping done by the International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium identified more than 233 genes that each contribute to the overall risk of developing MS. The Alliance for Research in Hispanic MS Consortium expanded on this work — which mostly included people of European ancestry. This analysis identified specific variants in Hispanic and Black Americans. Participate in this ongoing research. Learning more about early life exposures that contribute to pediatric MS. Researchers are also studying pediatric MS in order to learn about the relationship between genes and environment in MS. For example, one study, “Association of Social Determinants of Health With Brain MRI Outcomes in Individuals With Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis,” found that social disadvantages — such as low household income and low parental education — experienced in childhood can have long-term effects on MS severity. More research is needed to better understand social drivers of health and identify public policies that could help improve outcomes in populations facing barriers to care.Connecting researchers with public health and patient advocacy organizations in designing and carrying out studies on prevention. Some public health efforts to limit exposure to risk factors for MS (as well as for other diseases) are ongoing. These include initiatives to prevent childhood obesity and increase vitamin D intake. An Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) vaccination would help eliminate another MS risk factor. As researchers learn more, we can increase public health education to minimize exposure to MS risks.One goal of the End Pathway is to limit everyone’s exposure to known risk factors where we can. Modifiable risk factors for MS include: The Plan for Preventing Exposure In their work preventing exposure to known risk factors, researchers are focused on: Better understanding the risk factors and the genetic variables associated with MS — and how these interact to cause the disease. The 2019 genetic mapping done by the International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium identified more than 233 genes that each contribute to the overall risk of developing MS. The Alliance for Research in Hispanic MS Consortium expanded on this work — which mostly included people of European ancestry. This analysis identified specific variants in Hispanic and Black Americans. Participate in this ongoing research. Learning more about early life exposures that contribute to pediatric MS. Researchers are also studying pediatric MS in order to learn about the relationship between genes and environment in MS. For example, one study, “Association of Social Determinants of Health With Brain MRI Outcomes in Individuals With Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis,” found that social disadvantages — such as low household income and low parental education — experienced in childhood can have long-term effects on MS severity. More research is needed to better understand social drivers of health and identify public policies that could help improve outcomes in populations facing barriers to care.Connecting researchers with public health and patient advocacy organizations in designing and carrying out studies on prevention. Some public health efforts to limit exposure to risk factors for MS (as well as for other diseases) are ongoing. These include initiatives to prevent childhood obesity and increase vitamin D intake. An Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) vaccination would help eliminate another MS risk factor. As researchers learn more, we can increase public health education to minimize exposure to MS risks. Dr. Sergio E. Baranzini (left), a key contributor to the work of the International MS Genetics Consortium, talks with a colleague in his lab. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)The Plan for Preventing Exposure In their work preventing exposure to known risk factors, researchers are focused on: Better understanding the risk factors and the genetic variables associated with MS — and how these interact to cause the disease. The 2019 genetic mapping done by the International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium identified more than 233 genes that each contribute to the overall risk of developing MS. The Alliance for Research in Hispanic MS Consortium expanded on this work — which mostly included people of European ancestry. This analysis identified specific variants in Hispanic and Black Americans. Participate in this ongoing research. Learning more about early life exposures that contribute to pediatric MS. Researchers are also studying pediatric MS in order to learn about the relationship between genes and environment in MS. For example, one study, “Association of Social Determinants of Health With Brain MRI Outcomes in Individuals With Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis,” found that social disadvantages — such as low household income and low parental education — experienced in childhood can have long-term effects on MS severity. More research is needed to better understand social drivers of health and identify public policies that could help improve outcomes in populations facing barriers to care.Connecting researchers with public health and patient advocacy organizations in designing and carrying out studies on prevention. Some public health efforts to limit exposure to risk factors for MS (as well as for other diseases) are ongoing. These include initiatives to prevent childhood obesity and increase vitamin D intake. An Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) vaccination would help eliminate another MS risk factor. As researchers learn more, we can increase public health education to minimize exposure to MS risks.One goal of the End Pathway is to limit everyone’s exposure to known risk factors where we can. Modifiable risk factors for MS include: The Plan for Preventing Exposure In their work preventing exposure to known risk factors, researchers are focused on: Better understanding the risk factors and the genetic variables associated with MS — and how these interact to cause the disease. The 2019 genetic mapping done by the International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium identified more than 233 genes that each contribute to the overall risk of developing MS. The Alliance for Research in Hispanic MS Consortium expanded on this work — which mostly included people of European ancestry. This analysis identified specific variants in Hispanic and Black Americans. Participate in this ongoing research. Learning more about early life exposures that contribute to pediatric MS. Researchers are also studying pediatric MS in order to learn about the relationship between genes and environment in MS. For example, one study, “Association of Social Determinants of Health With Brain MRI Outcomes in Individuals With Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis,” found that social disadvantages — such as low household income and low parental education — experienced in childhood can have long-term effects on MS severity. More research is needed to better understand social drivers of health and identify public policies that could help improve outcomes in populations facing barriers to care.Connecting researchers with public health and patient advocacy organizations in designing and carrying out studies on prevention. Some public health efforts to limit exposure to risk factors for MS (as well as for other diseases) are ongoing. These include initiatives to prevent childhood obesity and increase vitamin D intake. An Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) vaccination would help eliminate another MS risk factor. As researchers learn more, we can increase public health education to minimize exposure to MS risks. Your donation to the National MS Society will allow researchers to discover more about ending MS in the general population. Donate Now
Preventing Exposure to Risk Factors
