Get Up And Do Something: Childhood obesity may boost MS risk

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Childhood obesity may boost MS risk Feb 2nd 2013, 11:46 Very obese children and teens may be at risk for multiple sclerosis, a new study suggests. In the study, very obese girls (those who had a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher) were nearly four times more likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) within the study period, compared with girls who were normal weight. The link was strongest among teenagers. No link between obesity and multiple sclerosis was found for girls in other weight classes, or for boys.

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