Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (sclerosis multiplex - SM) is a chronic inflammatory disease, characterized by disseminated damage of the nervous system. It is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, which puts it at the top of the lits of disabling neurological diseases in young and middle-aged adults. The third and fourth decade of life is the period of high activity, thus the progressive impairment of many functions of the nervous system is not only a medical problem, but also social and economic issues. Educational actions addressed to occupational health services physicians are needed because only adequate knowledge of the disease can prevent wrong decisions in certifying the ability to work.

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