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24:00 BRITISH SUMMER TIME WEDNESDAY 17 SEPT 2008
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The Atlas of MS is the largest most comprehensive study of its kind ever undertaken. Including data from 112 countries it focuses on the global prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the resources available to diagnose, inform, treat, rehabilitate and support people with MS worldwide.

To raise greater global awareness and understanding of MS, MSIF have produced a video news release to accompany the launch of the Atlas.

Video news release segments for download

All segments of the video news release are available in mp4 and Quicktime Movie formats.

Please contact Helen Regan, Advocacy and Communications Manager if you need:

• a copy of the video news release in Digital Betacam format


• a higher quality version of the news release on DVD please

• Why is this report so important?


• Is there something new in this report that you didn't know?


• Why should MS be considered for extra resources?


• What resources are needed?


• What is the purpose of the atlas?


• Why do more women than men contract MS?


• Is there a known cause and cure?


• Will this report help identify areas for future research?


• If you had one message for governments what would you be saying?

Global prevalence of MS

3-WorldMap.mov

3-WorldMap.mp4

Statement of support from US President-elect Barack Obama

4-BarackObama.mov

4-BarackObama.mp4

Footage of diagnosis and treatment of MS

5-DiagnosisandTreatment.mov

5-DiagnosisandTreatment.mp4

Footage of living with MS

6-LivingwithMS.mov

6-LivingwithMS.mp4

Footage of research into MS

7-ResearchintoMS.mov

7-ResearchintoMS.mp4

What is MS? Animated graphic of the body

8-WhatisMS.mov

8-WhatisMS.mp4

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