World MS Day

World MS Day is an information event aimed at raising the level of knowledge and awareness about the disease. Also, people are provided with information about the prevention, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.

History

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Its name is associated with the spread of symptoms at the site of the disease. At the same time, multiple sclerosis is not always accompanied by memory loss, but only when the corresponding cells are affected. The problem is that the disease is difficult to diagnose, and it is almost impossible to predict its occurrence in a patient. Every year, multiple sclerosis affects more and more people. At the moment, there are over 2 million people in the world who have been diagnosed with the disease.

World MS Day was founded in 2009. The events were started by the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies. The main goal is to provide citizens with the necessary information regarding this disease, dispel myths, talk about treatment and prevention. Also, the goal of establishing the holiday is to unify the efforts of national and regional organizations within the framework of the Global Movement against Multiple Sclerosis.

Interesting Facts

What should you know about multiple sclerosis?

1. Most often, the disease is detected in patients aged 20 to 35 years.
2. Intense and constant fatigue, visual impairment, sensation of current impulses along the spine are the major symptoms.
3. Smoking increases the risk of developing multiple sclerosis by almost 3 times.
4. The disease affects the spinal cord and brain.
5. While women contract the disease more often, it is often more aggressive in men.

How to take part

Learn as much as possible about multiple sclerosis, volunteer to distribute information leaflets. Provide all possible help to patients and their families (organization of the collection of things, medicines, donations). Try to involve as many people as possible in the event. To do this, you can arrange a flash mob on social networks, inviting friends and using the hashtag #World_MS_Day.

When is World MS Day celebrated in 2024?

World MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Day is observed on May 30 each year.

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