Global burden and trends of rheumatoid arthritis attributable to smoking from 1990 to 2021 with forecasts to 2050 | Synapse
February 17, 2026Open Access
Global burden and trends of rheumatoid arthritis attributable to smoking from 1990 to 2021 with forecasts to 2050
Key Points
Examine the contribution of smoking to the global burden of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from 1990 to 2021 and project future trends.
Analyzed data on rheumatoid arthritis cases linked to smoking from 1990 to 2021.
Forecasted future trends in RA attributable to smoking until 2050.
Identified the need for public health interventions to address smoking's impact.
The burden of rheumatoid arthritis due to smoking is substantial and increasing.
Future projections indicate a continued rise in RA cases linked to smoking.
Emphasizes the importance of targeted tobacco control efforts.
Abstract
The global burden of RA attributable to smoking remains substantial and is projected to grow. Targeted tobacco control and public health strategies are urgently needed to mitigate this preventable cause of RA.