Sun Exposure and Reduced Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-22-9-11

Keywords:

Red Hair Color, Multiple Sclerosis, Sun Exposure

Abstract

The association between red hair color (RHC) melanocortin 1 receptor genotype, past environmental sun exposure, and risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) was investigated in a population-based case-control study in Tasmania, Australia, involving 136 cases with MS and 272 controls.

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Published

2008-09-01

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Section

Demyelinating Disorders