Dusty trades and associated rheumatoid arthritis in a population-based study in the coal mining counties of Appalachia

Conclusions We observed a strong association between coal mining and other silica-exposing dusty trades and RA. Clinicians and insurers should consider occupational histories in the aetiology of RA.
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tags: Editor's choice Workplace Source Type: research