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Global prevalence of MS : Western vs Non-western diet

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:02 pm
by Jan43
Have been searching the internet to see if somewhere is collated the incidence of MS in various countries in the world, (ie ? / 100,000) particularly say Mongolia, North Korea or similar, anyone not eating Western food. I know diet is a critical factor but would be fascinated if there are statistics out there somewhere. Any thoughts? :?

Re: Global prevalence of MS : Western vs Non-western diet

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:41 am
by jimmylegs
not great, but a start...
DIET AND THE GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lance ... S0140-6736(74%2992163-1/abstract

Re: Global prevalence of MS : Western vs Non-western diet

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:05 am
by dignan
There is the Atlas of MS: http://www.atlasofms.org/index.aspx

Re: Global prevalence of MS : Western vs Non-western diet

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:15 pm
by Jan43
Thank you both for responses.
Jimmylegs - sadly that site was not available :-(
All very thought provoking !

Re: Global prevalence of MS : Western vs Non-western diet

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:16 pm
by jimmylegs
looks like it's a prob with the URL- i'll fix it after i charge this battery

Re: Global prevalence of MS : Western vs Non-western diet

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:28 am
by Leonard
see the last page of this thread, this explains the gut relation:

http://www.thisisms.com/forum/general-d ... 8-285.html