Air pollution linked to higher risk of autoimmune diseases

Illnesses including rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's more likely after long-term exposure to particulates, study finds

Long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of autoimmune disease, research has found.

Exposure to particulates has already been linked to strokes, brain cancer, miscarriage and mental health problems. A global review, published in 2019, concluded that almost every cell in the body could be affected by dirty air.