Which of the following people is at highest risk for multiple sclerosis?
A) an elderly man with a family history of multiple sclerosis living in Panama
B) a young man living in California who spends a lot of time in the sun as a construction worker
C) an older woman with a family history of multiple sclerosis who lives in Mexico
D) a young woman with a history of mononucleosis living in New York

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Multiple sclerosis is more common in women than men, and there is evidence that a history of mononucleosis increases the risk of developing MS. Age and family history are also risk factors, but they are not as significant as gender and prior history of infection. Sun exposure has not been linked to an increased risk of MS.

Which of the Following People Is at Highest Risk for Multiple