Just half an hour of daily sun exposure during a child’s first summer may reduce his or her risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses, according to new research that also found similar protective benefits from maternal sun exposure during pregnancy.
Pediatric MS, also known as pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis, refers to multiple sclerosis that is diagnosed in children and adolescents, typically before the age of 18, and accounts for up to 5 percent of all MS cases. The body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the central nervous system, leading to muscle weakness and a wide range of other symptoms.
