Genetics Play a Part
As mentioned above, there is no clear cause of lupus. However, there is some evidence that genetics play a role. One reason that this is believed to be the case is that it tends to be more common in certain ethnic populations and within families.
Specifically, individuals of colour are reported to be three to four times more likely to develop lupus than people who are not of colour. Two groundbreaking studies have found that there are likely more than 10 different genes that are linked to lupus.
