Motor neurone disease (MND): non-genetic risk factors

Evidence-based neurology checklist on motor neurone disease (mnd): non-genetic risk factors: Physical activity High physical fitness and activity Sports Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Individual risk factors Human endogenous retrovirus (HERV K) Heavy metals Possible occupational risk factors…

Physical activity

  • High physical fitness and activity
  • Sports

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Individual risk factors

Human endogenous retrovirus (HERV K)

Heavy metals

Possible occupational risk factors

Uncertain risk factor: smoking

References

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  2. Huisman MH, Seelen M, de Jong SW, et al. Lifetime physical activity and the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. JNNP 2013; 84:976-981.
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  4. Chapman L, Cooper-Knock J, Shaw PJ. Physical activity as an exogenous risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a review of the evidence. Brain 2023; 146:1745-1757. 
  5. Zheng X, Wang S, Huang J, et al. Physical activity as risk factor in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurol 2023; 270:2438-2450.
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