MS Crisis Deepens in England as Cases Explode and Stark Survival Gaps Leave Poorer Patients Behind

MS Crisis Deepens in England as Cases Explode and Stark Survival Gaps Leave Poorer Patients Behind

Multiple sclerosis (MS) cases in England have surged dramatically over the past two decades, with researchers warning that deep health inequalities are leaving some patients far more likely to die early despite major advances in treatment and diagnosis. A major new study tracking more than 30 years of health records found the prevalence of MS cases in England has more than doubled since 2000, rising by around 6% every year. Researchers now estim…