What country has the most multiple sclerosis? The countries with the highest prevalence of multiple sclerosis include Canada, San Marino, Denmark, and Sweden. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects communication in parts of the nervous system and damages the brain and spinal cord.What is the life expectancy of someone with multiple sclerosis? According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), the majority of people who have MS will experience a relatively normal life span. On average, most people with MS live about seven years less than the general population.Is it possible to live a normal life with multiple sclerosis? Because MS isn’t a fatal disease, people who have MS essentially have the same life expectancy as the general population. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), the majority of people who have MS will experience a relatively normal life span.Who is most at risk for multiple sclerosis? According to the published results, compared to Caucasians, African-Americans had a 47-percent increased risk of MS, while Hispanics had a 50-percent reduced risk and Asians had an 80-percent reduced risk.
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