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Does second hand smoke effect on rheumatoid arthritis?

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Yes: The american college of rheumatology annual scientific meeting in 2000, researchers reported that the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis is nearly double for current smokers compared to non-smokers.

Answered 10/28/2012

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