Air pollution, a possible risk factor for multiple sclerosis
ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, vol.141, no.5, pp.431-437, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 141 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2020
- Doi Number: 10.1111/ane.13223
- Journal Name: ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
- Page Numbers: pp.431-437
- Istanbul University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Objective Studies focusing attention on the effects of environmental pollution on the etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) are on the increase. The aim of this study was to determine MS prevalence in a city home to an iron and steel factory which causes air pollution.