The Iran Story

From a fellow browser: "For those of you following the Iran story":

Alonso et al. A case–control study of risk factors for multiple sclerosis in Iran. 

A study in Iran has confirmed that sunlight exposure is associated with a lower risk of MS and smoking with a higher risk in women (6x higher), but not in men. A past history of common surgical procedures, infectious disorders, or exposure to pets and farm animals was not associated with MS risk.

"Nothing new! They should have included genetics, vD and EBV. Thanks."