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image: Eli Silber speaking at MS Frontiers 2007
Ethnic differences in MS
Dr Eli Silber is the consultant neurologist at King’s College Hospital in London. He spoke about ethnic differences and the part they play in MS and NMO development. A mixture of factors are responsible for the development of MS. While it is clear genes play a role, many other factors contribute a small risk which determines if an individual will develop the condition or not. He gave evidence of a large latitudinal role in MS development, but used examples to show that there are still genetic contributors. Certain racial groups, such as Caucasians, have a higher likelihood of developing the condition, while Africans have a very low chance of developing the condition. Also, when Oriental people migrate to different latitudinal areas, their risk of developing MS remains the same. In contrast, when Africans migrate they take on the risk of the resident population.
Eli filmed an interview with us whilst at Frontiers 2007 in which he discusses the speech he made on ethnic differences in MS. image: select this link to view Eli Silber's interview online now
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