Increase in auto immune conditions in India

There is an increase in diagnosis of auto immune conditions in India - 

Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lupus, Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s disease), Inflammatory bowel disease

There was an article in the Telegraph which talked of increase. This article has now been moved.

If you know of people who are affected, please get them to join this support group here