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: Schmajuk, G., Trupin, L., Yelin, E. H., Blanc, P. D. Tags: Editor's choice Workplace Source Type: research
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