Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Significantly Increases SLE Risk
Highlights
- Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with a 3.35-fold increased risk for incident systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Taiwanese adults.
- Risk increased linearly across all age and sex groups, with women and former smokers showing even higher susceptibility.
- Findings reinforce the public health imperative for policies aimed at reducing PM2.5 exposure to lower SLE incidence.
Study Background and Disease Burden
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