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  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Smoking is a known risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • The impact of smoking on MS risk across different racial and ethnic groups remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether smoking affects multiple sclerosis risk differently based on race/ethnicity.

Main Methods:

  • A nested case-control study was performed using serum samples from US military personnel.
  • Serum cotinine levels (a marker for tobacco smoke exposure) were measured in Black and White individuals who developed MS.
  • Controls were matched by age, sex, race/ethnicity, sample collection dates, and military branch.

Main Results:

  • Smoking was not associated with an increased risk of MS in Black individuals (RR: 1.08).
  • The association between smoking and MS risk in White individuals was not statistically significant (RR: 1.85), but the point estimate aligns with prior research.
  • Results remained consistent across various analyses, including different smoking status definitions and sample timings.

Conclusions:

  • The association between smoking and multiple sclerosis risk may vary by race/ethnicity.
  • Smoking was not found to be associated with MS risk in Black individuals, contrasting with findings in predominantly White populations.