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  • Environmental Health

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  • Environmental factors are increasingly recognized for their role in multiple sclerosis (MS) onset.
  • This study investigates the potential link between environmental factors and MS disease progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between environmental factors (smoking, sunlight, diet) and MS severity.
  • To determine the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and MS clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from 131 MS patients on lifestyle factors and serum vitamin D.
  • Multiple Sclerosis Severity Score (MSSS) used to classify disease severity (mild ≤ 1, severe ≥ 6).
  • Statistical analyses, including Chi-square and logistic regression, were performed.

Main Results:

  • Higher serum vitamin D correlated with greater sunlight exposure and fish-rich diets.
  • Frequent sunlight exposure was associated with lower MSSS and milder MS.
  • Increased serum vitamin D and frequent sunlight exposure were linked to a reduced risk of severe MS.

Conclusions:

  • Adequate sunlight exposure and a diet rich in vitamin D are associated with less aggressive multiple sclerosis.
  • These environmental factors may play a significant role in managing MS progression.