Who gets MS? Ethnicity and multiple sclerosis
25 October 2021
In this episode, we discuss some of the barriers people of colour may face when diagnosed with a condition that in the past has been seen as a 'white or Caucasian condition'. We talk to Natalie, who set up the Black MS Foundation to raise awareness and provide a space for black people to discuss their own MS experiences. We also dive into the background on who gets MS and how different ethnicities are affected by multiple sclerosis with Claire from our information team.
Episode notes:
- View the Black MS Foundation website: blackmsfoundation.org/
- View the Black MS Instagram profile: instagram.com/blackmsfoundation/
- MS Trust page on how common is MS?: mstrust.org.uk/a-z/how-common-multiple-sclerosis
- MS Trust page on who gets MS and why?: mstrust.org.uk/news/views-and-comments/who-gets-ms-and-why
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