Researchers in Manchester have discovered a connection between lifestyle conditions, and preexisting factors in elevating the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

The study revealed that smoking, obesity and having diabetes considerably increased the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
Professor Ian Bruce said: "The factors we studied give us vital clues to the early events in the process that ends in someone developing RA. They are also simple to ask about and can be used as part of a prevention programme. Our new wave of funding from the Medical Research Council and National Institute of Health Research has allowed us to move forward to the next stage in our attempt to prevent the development of this distressing condition."
Source-Medindia