Systemic sclerosis
The condition is associated with genetic risks (18%) and environmental and workplace exposures, including respirable crystalline silica (e.g., from construction, mining) and organic solvents (e.g., degreasers, paint thinners, adhesives).[1][1] Incidence in Canada is roughly 4 per 100 000 person-
Authors
- Mohammed Osman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3580-6074)
- Ammar Saed Aldien
- Elena Netchiporouk
Institutions
- McGill University Health Centre (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Published
- 2026-04-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.251602
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00