Anyone may develop MS, but there are some patterns.
Approximately 400,000 Americans acknowledge having MS, and every week about 200 people are diagnosed. Worldwide, MS may affect 2.5 million individuals. |
MS diagnosis before age 21—5% of those with MS
MS is usually considered a disease that adults get, but is occasionally diagnosed in children.
Read more about Pediatric (Childhood) MS and a support network for families
MS diagnosis after age 50—9.4% of those with MS
Read more about the late onset of MS
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