[Multiple sclerosis in children: environmental risk factors]

Bull Acad Natl Med. 2008 Mar;192(3):507-9; discussion 509-10.
[Article in French]

Abstract

An 8-year cohort study of nearly 500 children with a first demyelinating event, with only 8% of losses to follow-up, has changed our view of pediatric MS. The risk of MS was not increased by HBV vaccination, but was increased by passive smoking at home.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Case-Control Studies
  • Child
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • France / epidemiology
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multiple Sclerosis / epidemiology*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / etiology*
  • Risk Factors
  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution / adverse effects

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Vaccines
  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution