THE latest MS Report Card published by MS Research Australia reveals multiple sclerosis (MS) is on the rise with new estimations showing 25,600 Australians now live with the condition.
However a large percentage of Australians neither know about MS, nor what causes it, and only 40% rank it as a community health problem.
The release of the report coincided with the launch of 'Kiss Goodbye to MS' month in May.
The prevalence of the condition represents an increase of 4,400 over the past eight years, with on average about 10 Australians being diagnosed with MS every week.
The cost of MS to the community is estimated at $1.9 billion, covering direct costs as well as indirect costs due to lost productivity - more information at msra.org.au.
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