Why MS, historically a disease of colder climates and sexual

equanimity, has become one of women in the

warmer world.118. MS...Up, Up and Away!

Mexico MS prevalence 1.6 in 1970 increases to 13.0 per 100,000 in 2006

218. MS...Up, Up and Away!(79)

2002: Prevalence of MS in Southern Europe “much higher than previously believed.”

318. MS...Up, Up and Away!(343)

Northern Italy 5 fold increase in MSfrom 1980 to 1999

418. MS...Up, Up and Away!(346)

Sardinia MS incidence up from 1.1 in 1969 to 5.8 in 2000

518. MS...Up, Up and Away!(342)

Sicily incidence MS from 1970 -2000 climbs from 2/100,000 to 9/100,000

618. MS...Up, Up and Away!(80)

Why Is MS Changing during the “Last 25 Years” [since Aspartame?]

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 7(351)

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 8

(351)

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 9(351)

Distribution of MS 1979 Before Aspartame Darker Color Higher Incidence

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 10(435)

Distribution of MS 199312 Years of Aspartame

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 11(246)

Distribution of MS 200322 Years of Aspartame

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 12(248)

Japan incidence of MS Very Low until Ajinomoto began producing Aspartame

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 13(81)

Northern Sweden MS incidence doubles from 1974 -1997

1418. MS...Up, Up and Away!(341)

Finland MS prevalence “significant” 1.7 fold increase from 1983 to 1993

1518. MS...Up, Up and Away!(339)

Oslo, Norway MS incidence increased from 3.7 to 8.7 in the 25 years to 1996

1618. MS...Up, Up and Away!(337)

2004-35 year study MS up 74% in Men272% for Women (Diet Soda Intake?)

1713. Women(338)

Attacks of MS in the Summer?Methanol now in thirst quenchers

1818. MS...Up, Up and Away!(335)

Newcastle Australia MS incidence up Three Fold from 1961 - 1996

1918. MS...Up, Up and Away!(338)

New Zealand MS “continues to increase”

2018. MS...Up, Up and Away!(90)

2007 -USA MS Prevalence 50% higher than comprehensive review from 1982

2118. MS...Up, Up and Away!(77)

MS Mortality up 1990 – 2001 in US

20 years after Aspartame

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 22(214)

MS Mortality in US decreased during the 1970’s? Mortality rises from 1990 -2001

despite improved treatment?

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 23(214)

MS Quickly Losing Its Status as a Disease of Cold Climates.

2418. MS...Up, Up and Away!(352)

18. MS...Up, Up and Away! 25

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