Health Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis among Hispanic and Black Populations in the United States
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an acquired demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Historically, research on MS has focused on White persons with MS. This preponderance of representation has important possible implications for minority populations with MS, from developing effective th...
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| author | Michael Z. Moore Carlos A. Pérez George J. Hutton Hemali Patel Fernando X. Cuascut |
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| description | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an acquired demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Historically, research on MS has focused on White persons with MS. This preponderance of representation has important possible implications for minority populations with MS, from developing effective therapeutic agents to understanding the role of unique constellations of social determinants of health. A growing body of literature involving persons of historically underrepresented races and ethnicities in the field of multiple sclerosis is assembling. Our purpose in this narrative review is to highlight two populations in the United States: Black and Hispanic persons with multiple sclerosis. We will review the current understanding about the patterns of disease presentation, genetic considerations, response to treatment, roles of social determinants of health, and healthcare utilization. In addition, we explore future directions of inquiry as well as practical methods of meeting these challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1a31edabf74b4f9eb26b638eda9f60972023-11-17T18:28:18ZengMDPI AGBiomedicines2227-90592023-04-01114122710.3390/biomedicines11041227Health Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis among Hispanic and Black Populations in the United StatesMichael Z. Moore0Carlos A. Pérez1George J. Hutton2Hemali Patel3Fernando X. Cuascut4Maxine Mesinger Multiple Sclerosis Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USAMaxine Mesinger Multiple Sclerosis Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USAMaxine Mesinger Multiple Sclerosis Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USAMaxine Mesinger Multiple Sclerosis Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USAMaxine Mesinger Multiple Sclerosis Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USAMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an acquired demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Historically, research on MS has focused on White persons with MS. This preponderance of representation has important possible implications for minority populations with MS, from developing effective therapeutic agents to understanding the role of unique constellations of social determinants of health. A growing body of literature involving persons of historically underrepresented races and ethnicities in the field of multiple sclerosis is assembling. Our purpose in this narrative review is to highlight two populations in the United States: Black and Hispanic persons with multiple sclerosis. We will review the current understanding about the patterns of disease presentation, genetic considerations, response to treatment, roles of social determinants of health, and healthcare utilization. In addition, we explore future directions of inquiry as well as practical methods of meeting these challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/4/1227MS—multiple sclerosisDMT—disease modifying therapiespwMS—persons with multiple sclerosisSDOH—social determinants of healthEDSS—Expanded Disability Severity ScaleSES—socioeconomic status |
| spellingShingle | Michael Z. Moore Carlos A. Pérez George J. Hutton Hemali Patel Fernando X. Cuascut Health Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis among Hispanic and Black Populations in the United States Biomedicines MS—multiple sclerosis DMT—disease modifying therapies pwMS—persons with multiple sclerosis SDOH—social determinants of health EDSS—Expanded Disability Severity Scale SES—socioeconomic status |
| title | Health Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis among Hispanic and Black Populations in the United States |
| title_full | Health Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis among Hispanic and Black Populations in the United States |
| title_fullStr | Health Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis among Hispanic and Black Populations in the United States |
| title_full_unstemmed | Health Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis among Hispanic and Black Populations in the United States |
| title_short | Health Disparities in Multiple Sclerosis among Hispanic and Black Populations in the United States |
| title_sort | health disparities in multiple sclerosis among hispanic and black populations in the united states |
| topic | MS—multiple sclerosis DMT—disease modifying therapies pwMS—persons with multiple sclerosis SDOH—social determinants of health EDSS—Expanded Disability Severity Scale SES—socioeconomic status |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/4/1227 |
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