Migration — a route to multiple sclerosis risk globalization?

Migration — a route to multiple sclerosis risk globalization?

The influence of migration on disease risk has long been an important consideration in multiple sclerosis (MS) epidemiological research. Taking advantage of recent methodological advances, including access to population-based administrative health data, a new study highlights the importance of count...

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature reviews. Neurology 2020-02, Vol.16 (2), p.67-68
Hauptverfasser: Pugliatti, Maura, Ferri, Caterina
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Sprache:eng
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Age Factors
Disease susceptibility
Emigrants and Immigrants
Epidemiology
Genetic aspects
Globalization
Human Migration
Humans
Incidence
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis - epidemiology
Neurology
News & Views
news-and-views
Risk
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Zusammenfassung:The influence of migration on disease risk has long been an important consideration in multiple sclerosis (MS) epidemiological research. Taking advantage of recent methodological advances, including access to population-based administrative health data, a new study highlights the importance of country of origin and duration of residence in the host country in determining MS risk.
ISSN:1759-4758
1759-4766
DOI:10.1038/s41582-019-0308-8