Genes, Air Pollution Combine to Raise Lupus Risk | MedPage Today

Category: Health

Exposure to high levels of common air pollutants significantly increases the risk of new-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), especially for individuals with known genetic risk markers. The study emphasizes the importance of further research to confirm the causal link between air pollution and SLE development.

Keywords: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Air Pollution, Genetic Risk Markers, Environmental Factors, Autoimmune Diseases

Source: MedPage Today

Update At: 7/12/2024

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