Multiple sclerosis: Growing up in a sunny climate could reduce your risk
PEOPLE who grow up in a sunny climate are up to 55 per cent less likely to develop multiple sclerosis, according to a new study.
Researchers found those in areas where they are exposed to more of the sun’s rays, specifically UV-B rays, may be less likely to develop MS later in life.
Exposure in childhood and young adulthood may also reduce risk, suggest the findings published online by the journal Neurology.
While UV-B rays can cause sunburn and play a role in the development of skin cancer, they also help the body produce the so-called “sunshine vitamin”, D.
Lower levels of vitamin D have been linked to an increased risk of MS.
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