Exposure to Occupational Inhalants and the Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Authors' conclusion
Occupational inhalants are associated with increased RA risk
Study context
- Population
- Population-based cross-sectional, case-control and cohort studies of occupational inhalant exposures and rheumatoid arthritis (RA); MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science to November 20, 202431 studies
- Comparison
- Exposure to occupational inhalants vs no exposure
- Outcome
- Risk of developing RA
Methodological detailsPRISMA, random-effects meta-analyses, Newcastle-Ottawa Scale risk-of-bias assessment
- PRISMA
- Random-effects meta-analyses
- Newcastle-Ottawa Scale risk-of-bias assessment
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
RA risk by occupational inhalant (10 types)
Significant associations with RA risk for silica, asbestos, solvents, pesticides, fertilizers, animal dust and engine exhaust (RR range)
1.25 to 1.49
Further pooled results
- Moderate-to-high heterogeneity in seven meta-analyses
- 7
Original publication
Exposure to Occupational Inhalants and the Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Arthritis Rheumatol. Published 2 February 2026. doi:10.
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