The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in Western Australia.
Charles A InderjeethCharles Anoopkumar InderjeethDavid Brian PreenHelen Isobel KeenJohannes Cornelis NossentPublished in: BMC rheumatology (2022)
The minimal prevalence of RA in Western Australia is 0.34-0.36%, which falls within the literature range. Older female RA patients in rural were more likely to be hospitalised, suggesting unmet primary care for needs.
Keyphrases
- rheumatoid arthritis
- primary care
- south africa
- disease activity
- risk factors
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- systematic review
- newly diagnosed
- ankylosing spondylitis
- interstitial lung disease
- physical activity
- prognostic factors
- systemic sclerosis
- patient reported outcomes
- middle aged
- patient reported
- community acquired pneumonia