Dr. Frederick Miller points out that autoimmune diseases – where the body attacks its own tissues – are on the rise in many parts of the world. He predicts these diseases will become one of the main health issues in the USA. In his latest article, he discusses why these diseases are increasing and shares ideas on how we can get better outcomes in the future.
The reasons behind this increase include changes in our diets, environmental factors, obesity, lack of sleep, stress, and air pollution. People suffering from autoimmune diseases are well aware of the negative effects on their personal and professional lives.
The article mentions some challenges in defining and estimating the number of autoimmune diseases. There’s also no clear agreement on the cost of these diseases to individuals and society.
Dr. Miller suggests that better definitions of autoimmune diseases, creating databases for them, and adopting a more coordinated research approach are essential. He emphasizes the need for early diagnosis, improved medical care, and early prevention methods.
He warns that if we don’t act now, the situation will get worse, and the cost will be high. So, he recommends increasing resources now to reduce future problems with these diseases.
You can find the whole article here.
