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      Risk Factors by Onset Age in Multiple Sclerosis

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      Neuroepidemiology
      S. Karger AG
      Multiple sclerosis, Onset age, Risk factors

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          Some investigators have suggested that there are different forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) based on onset age, and that each has a different etiology. 173 Canadian MS patients were matched to controls on age, gender, race and risk zone prior to age 15. Data were collected on: age at onset, gender, initial symptom, disability level, residence history and family background. Three onset age subgroups (early, intermediate and late) were derived. Matched-pair logistic regression analysis indicated that rural residence, use of well water and an MS family history distinguished between patients and controls overall, but showed no significant interaction with onset age. A family history of diabetes distinguished between patients and controls with evidence of age interaction, in that this risk factor decreased in importance as onset age increased.

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          Journal
          NED
          Neuroepidemiology
          10.1159/issn.0251-5350
          Neuroepidemiology
          S. Karger AG
          0251-5350
          1423-0208
          1991
          1991
          12 April 1991
          : 10
          : 1
          : 9-17
          Affiliations
          a Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton; b Department of Health Administration, University of Toronto; c Multiple Sclerosis Patient Care and Research Clinic, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
          Article
          110241 Neuroepidemiology 1991;10:9–17
          10.1159/000110241
          2062417
          db72ab29-dc48-4673-881b-e74e90195dd7
          © 1991 S. Karger AG, Basel

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          Pages: 9
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          Geriatric medicine,Neurology,Cardiovascular Medicine,Neurosciences,Clinical Psychology & Psychiatry,Public health
          Onset age,Risk factors,Multiple sclerosis

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