Multiple Sclerosis: A Disease of Affluence?

Background: Multiple sclerosis is rare in tropical areas, but quite common in developed countries. Hence, latitude has been accepted as a causal factor for prevalence of multiple sclerosis. However, developed countries have also strong economic power, which may be measured by real gross domestic pro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Buchter, B., Dunkel, M., Li, Jianghong
Format: Journal Article
Published: S Karger AG 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/39088