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Air Pollution and Genetics Combine to Raise Risk for Lupus

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TOPLINE: Chronic exposure to air pollutants such as fine particulate matter ≤ 2.5 μm in diameter (PM2.5), particulate matter ≤ 10 μm in diameter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) increased the risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) onset. The risk was highest among those with high genetic risk and high air-pollution exposure.  […]

Author : News Health

Publish date : 2024-08-05 07:35:14

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