Endocrine Abstracts

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Genetic and environmental risk factors are likely operative in MS pathobiology. MS prevalence varies from very low rates in peri-equatorial regions, to over 100/100 000 population in temperate regions distant from the equator- prompting consideration of limited sunlight and vitamin D insufficiency as potential risk factors for MS. In a large study of MS patients living in te...