Understanding Common Arthritis Triggers
9. Smoking and Arthritis
Studies indicate smokers are more likely to develop arthritis than nonsmokers, and more likely to experience increased severity of symptoms. Over the last few years, damage from passive smoking has received considerable media attention, and research has produced evidence of the adverse effects of secondhand smoke, as well. Individuals exposed to a smoker's outputs may also have an increased risk of arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis.
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