6 Causes of Sarcoidosis
Genetics
Genetic factors can be a major risk for sarcoidosis. However, the probabilities tend to vary a lot between different ethnicity. For instance, the rate for Americans with European descendants is around 5 percent, while up to 20 percent of African Americans have a family history of sarcoidosis. Studies have suggested many possible genes, but only several of them are verified and confirmed. These include BTNL2, HLA-DR, HLA-B7, HLA DR3, and TNFA. If you have fathers or siblings with this condition, therefore, the risk can be higher. It is important to have annual health checks for early detection and treatment. [7]
