Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-21-2013
Abstract
A study of the differences of prevalence rates for rheumatoid arthritis in different countries which may reveal that there is an environmental factor that causes it. Data shows that there is a difference in prevalence rate from rural to urban populations. An urban population of a similar genetic background shows an increase in the prevalence rate of rheumatoid arthritis from its rural counterpart. Examples of this are shown among the Pakistanis, Spaniards, and Africans. Although many factors differ between rural and urban populations that could affect the prevalence rate of rheumatoid arthritis, diet may be a leading factor. A change in diet to a more westernized diet may be the environmental factor that increases an individual’s susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis. This study seeks to suggest that there is correlation between diet and rheumatoid arthritis.
Recommended Citation
Krolikowski, Kaitlyn, "Rheumatoid Arthritis: put down the steak." (2013). LBA-438. Paper 5.
http://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/lba-438/5