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.