Rheumatoid arthritis: epidemiology
Posted: 03 Dec 2012, 10:49
Rheumatoid arthritis: epidemiology
Epidemiology
•peak onset = 30-50 years, although occurs in all age groups
•F:M ratio = 3:1
•prevalence = 1%
•some ethnic differences e.g. high in Native Americans
•associated with HLA-DR4 (especially Felty's syndrome)
Epidemiology
•peak onset = 30-50 years, although occurs in all age groups
•F:M ratio = 3:1
•prevalence = 1%
•some ethnic differences e.g. high in Native Americans
•associated with HLA-DR4 (especially Felty's syndrome)