Air pollution exposure increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis: A longitudinal and nationwide study
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- 作者：Kuang-Hsi Changa ; Chih-Chao Hsub ; Chih-Hsin Muoa ; Chung Y. Hsuc ; Hui-Chuan Liud ; Chia-Hung Kaoc ; e ; Chiu-Ying Chena ; Mei-Yin Changf ; ; Yi-Chao Hsug ; hsuyc@mmc.edu.tw" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author
- 关键词：Air pollution ; Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ; Particulate matter (PM2.5) ; Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) ; Longitudinal Health Insurance Database (LHID) ; Taiwan Air Quality-Monitoring Database (TAQMD)
- 刊名：Environment International
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：September 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：94
- 期：Complete
- 页码：495-499
- 全文大小：238 K
文摘
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The association between air pollution and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis remains unclear.
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We detected an increased risk of RA in participants exposed to PM2.5 and NO2.
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The results of this nationwide study suggest an increased risk of RA in residents exposed to NO2, particularly women.