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What are risk factors of an autoimmune disease

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Step-by-step explanation:

  • Your Sex. Overall, 78% of people affected by autoimmune disease are female (1). ...

  • Genetics. Certain disorders, such as lupus and multiple sclerosis, tend to run in families (3, 4). ...

  • Having an autoimmune disease. ...

  • Obesity. ...

  • Smoking and Exposure to Toxic Agents. ...
  • Certain Medications. ...

  • Infections.

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