From: Environmental exposures and the risk of multiple sclerosis in Saudi Arabia
Environmental exposures | AORa | 95% CI | P value |
---|---|---|---|
First child in family | 1.68 | 1.03–2.74 | 0.038 |
Family history of MS | 5.83 | 2.83–12 | < 0.001 |
≥ 5 Fast food times/week, yes/no | 2.05 | 1.03–4.08 | 0.042 |
History of measles infection, yes/no | 3.77 | 2.05–6.96 | < 0.001 |
≥ 5 Servings of fruits / week, yes/no | 0.25 | 0.16–0.38 | < 0.001 |
Daily coffee intake, yes/no | 0.46 | 0.31–0.68 | < 0.001 |
Sun exposure during primary school, high/low | 0.57 | 0.38–0.85 | 0.006 |
Sun exposure during university school, high/low | 0.48 | 0.30–0.76 | 0.002 |