Study indicates incidence of rheumatoid arthritis increased 13 pc since 1990

NEW DELHI: Rheumatoid arthritis affected nearly 18 million people worldwide in 2021 — an over 13 per cent rise in cases since 1990, a study has found.

According to the study, more young people are being diagnosed with this disease, which became geographically widespread with time.

Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune condition, occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its healthy tissues, especially those in joints, leading to inflammation, pain and stiffness.

Source: PTI News

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