Factors that Might Boost MS Risk

Smoking

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there is a growing body of evidence that smoking plays a role in MS and might even speed up the development of the autoimmune disease. Talk to your doctor about the health risks of smoking and how to quit for good.

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February 28, 2014

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014