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Exposure to Traffic Pollution and Increased Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis

 
 
 
 
 
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that affects approximately 1% of the adult population, and to date, genetic factors explain < 50% of the risk. Particulate air pollution, especially of traffic origin, has been linked to systemic inflammation in many studies.

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07/13/2009

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