Chronic disease list conditions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the private healthcare sector of South Africa.

Nericke Olivier Johanita Riétte Burger Rianda Joubert Martie Lubbe Adéle Naudé Marike Cockeran

Published in: Rheumatology international (2017)

Hypothyroidism was an important discriminating factor for comorbidity in men with RA. This study may contribute to the body of evidence about the burden of RA and coexisting chronic conditions in South Africa.

Keyphrases

south africa
healthcare
rheumatoid arthritis
hiv positive
disease activity
ankylosing spondylitis
middle aged
replacement therapy
human immunodeficiency virus
men who have sex with men
hepatitis c virus
health information