Asian MS Newsletter

For those of you who are interested in UK issues regarding MS in Asians. #MSBlog

"MS in Asians and other minority groups from immigrant populations is very interesting and imporatant for several reasons. Firstly, first generation immigrants from Asia who arrive in this country (UK) are at low risk of MS. However, their offspring who are born in the UK are at high risk of developing MS. This argues strongly against the genetic component of MS and favors an environmental cause. The other aspect of Asian MS, which is similar to MS in Africans, Afro-Caribbeans and Afro-Americans, is that MS has a much more aggressive course when compared to Caucasians. Why? The Asian community also bring cultural aspects to the table that needs one to be aware of so as to manage Asian MSers appropriately. For example, Asian families often keep it a secret that someone in their family has MS. Why? If you have answers to  these questions I would be interested in hearing from you."

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