Modifiable comorbidities and disability in multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis is a common neurological disease that results in disability in early adulthood that may progress through a relatively normal lifespan. Other comorbid health conditions can increase the likelihood of progression of MS and independently contribute to limitations in activities and social participation. We examine common modifiable health conditions and behaviors, including hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, alcohol, and smoking to determine their impacts on MS and disability. Appropriate identification and treatment can improve health status, diminish disability, and improve quality of life.
Department of Neurology, Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
Shannon
S
Overs
Christina M
CM
Hughes
Jodie K
JK
Haselkorn
Aaron P
AP
Turner
D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000453:epidemiology; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology; D011788:Quality of Life; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology