IDENTIFYING AND MODIFYING LIFESTYLE RISK FACTORS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

多发性硬化症(MS)是一种神经疾病，影响着大约25000澳大利亚人。有希望的证据表明，改变吸烟、饮食、锻炼、压力和维生素D等生活方式因素可以影响疾病和健康结果。我建议研究这些因素随着时间的推移而产生的影响，并针对这些风险因素设计在线干预措施。这种干预如果被发现有效，可以被纳入多发性硬化症的管理，以帮助多发性硬化症患者更健康地生活更长时间。

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disorder affecting ~25000 Australians. Promising evidence is emerging that modifying lifestyle factors such as smoking, diet, exercise, stress and vitamin D can affect the disease and health outcomes. I propose to study the effects of these factors over time, and to design an online intervention targeting these risk factors. The intervention, if found effective, can be incorporated into MS management to help people with MS live healthier for longer.