FAQ - Who gets MS? FAQ: Who gets MS?

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Who gets MS? 

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Anyone may develop MS but there are some patterns. Twice as many women as men have MS. Studies suggest that genetic factors make certain individuals more susceptible than others, but there is no evidence that MS is directly inherited. It occurs more commonly among people with northern European ancestry. People of African, Asian, and Hispanic backgrounds are also diagnosed with MS, however, the incidence is much lower.

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About MS 
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Created at 10/8/2007 10:02 PM  by SPHINX\Administrator 
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