The epidemiology of alcohol consumption and multiple sclerosis: a review

Title
The epidemiology of alcohol consumption and multiple sclerosis: a review
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2014
Journal
Neurological Sciences
Volume
36
Issue
2
Pagination
189 - 196
Date published
2014
ISBN
15901874 (ISSN)
Abstract
Alcohol consumption is accounted for a large proportion in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and may be a modifiable lifestyle factor that affects the risk of developing the disease. The epidemiological studies about the association between MS and alcohol consumption have got corresponding studies during the last decade. It has been suggested that alcohol consumption was associated with mood disorders, disability and even onset of MS, but a common theme is lacking. To make an understanding of the effect of alcohol consumption on MS, the related epidemiological evidence and potential mechanisms are reviewed.