Along with the deregulation of patients’ immune systems, genetic risk factors can account for 50% of the probability of developing rheumatoid arthritis. According to their findings, patients showing a wide variation of MIF genes produce higher quantities of MIF proteins implicated in the development of cancers. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most prevalent form of inflammatory rheumatism. Early rheumatoid arthritis in patients under the age of 30 is four times as common among women. After age 60, prevalence is identical for both sexes.

Source: Hindustan Times November 28, 2016 06:12 UTC