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• Research shows that Hispanic people who have lived in the United States for a longer time, or those born here, may have a greater risk of developing MS and at an earlier age. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Association of America) • Hispanics/Latinos diagnosed with MS after age 18 were more likely to have severe disability, and also had spinal cord involvement more often as an initial symptom. Those diagnosed before age 18 were more likely to have initial symptoms of seizures and cognitive changes. (Source: National MS Society) • The female-to-male sex ratio in Hispanics with MS is predominantly female with an average of 2:1. This is similar to reports of non-Hispanic whites. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Journal) • Hispanic individuals in the US account for only 7.6% of participants in clinical trials although according to 2010 census data they comprise 18.5% of the US population. (Source: Practical Neurology)
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