Research advance on the association between occupational dust exposure and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis

ZHANG Zixing; FANG Xinyu; WANG Jia; MU Min; ZHU Fenglin; QIAN Tingting; YE Dongqing

doi:10.16462/j.cnki.zhjbkz.2024.03.017

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ZHANG Zixing, FANG Xinyu, WANG Jia, MU Min, ZHU Fenglin, QIAN Tingting, YE Dongqing. Research advance on the association between occupational dust exposure and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION, 2024, 28(3): 351-356. doi: 10.16462/j.cnki.zhjbkz.2024.03.017

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ZHANG Zixing, FANG Xinyu, WANG Jia, MU Min, ZHU Fenglin, QIAN Tingting, YE Dongqing. Research advance on the association between occupational dust exposure and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION, 2024, 28(3): 351-356. doi: 10.16462/j.cnki.zhjbkz.2024.03.017

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ZHANG Zixing, FANG Xinyu, WANG Jia, MU Min, ZHU Fenglin, QIAN Tingting, YE Dongqing. Research advance on the association between occupational dust exposure and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION, 2024, 28(3): 351-356. doi: 10.16462/j.cnki.zhjbkz.2024.03.017

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Research advance on the association between occupational dust exposure and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis

doi: 10.16462/j.cnki.zhjbkz.2024.03.017

ZHANG Zixing^{1, 3},
FANG Xinyu^{2, 1, 3
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WANG Jia^{4, 5, 6},
MU Min^{4, 5, 6},
ZHU Fenglin^{4, 5, 6},
QIAN Tingting^{1, 3},
YE Dongqing^{3, 4, 6
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Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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Fuyang Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang 236000, China
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Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei 230032, China
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School of Public Health, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Hefei 231131, China
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Joint National-Local Engineering Research Centre for Safe and Precise Coal Mining, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, China
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Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Prevention and Control & Occupational Health and Safety, Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Hefei 231131, China

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Special Project for Transformation of Clinical Medical Research 202304295107020048

Inflammatory Immune Diseases Open Research Project in Anhui Province Laboratory IMMDL20220004

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Corresponding author: FANG Xinyu,E-mail: xinyufang@ahmu.edu.cn; YE Dongqing,E-mail: anhuiydq@126.com
Received Date: 2023-09-19
Rev Recd Date: 2024-01-15

Available Online: 2024-04-08

Publish Date: 2024-03-10

Abstract

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease associated with chronic inflammation. It primarily affects the joints, leading to joint pain, stiffness, and functional impairment. RA is also a chronic disabling disease that impacts patients′ quality of life and life expectancy, making it a significant public health concern that burdens both individuals and society. The etiology and pathogenesis of RA are not fully understood; however, in recent years, studies have suggested that occupational dust exposure may be a risk factor for RA development. Concurrently, epidemiological research has made progress in understanding RA′s causes, diagnosis, and prevention. This article reviews the progress in epidemiological research on the relationship between occupational dust exposure and the occurrence of RA, aiming to provide deeper insights and directions for further investigation.
- Dust,
- Rheumatoid arthritis,
- Epidemiology,
- Research advance

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