Delhi-NCR environmental burden tips the scales: Toxic air linked to rheumatoid arthritis surge, doctors warn

Delhi’s severe air pollution is increasingly linked to a surge in rheumatoid arthritis cases, with doctors warning that toxic air and PM2.5 are triggering autoimmune responses. Experts highlight that prolonged exposure to these pollutants disrupts immune balance, leading to inflammation and joint damage, even in individuals without a genetic predisposition.