Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in Italy: the Chiavari study

Article Abstract:

Rheumatoid arthritis appears to be very uncommon in Italy. Researchers surveyed 3,294 people in the town of Chiavari and found that 7% reported swelling in at least two parallel joints. Only 11 patients had rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune form of painful joint swelling and degradation. The rate of rheumatoid arthritis was 0.13% in men and 0.55% in women, and the overall population rate was only 0.33%. Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with genes that are uncommon in Mediterranean populations, and particular environmental conditions may reduce the incidence in Italy.

Health aspects, Italy

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Does social disadvantage contribute to the excess mortality in rheumatoid arthritis patients?

Article Abstract:

The authors have determined that poorer people in socioeconomically deprived areas who have rheumatoid arthritis have a higher mortality rate than those who are wealthier. This was confirmed in a 12 year follow up study, noting that the majority of deaths were from heart or respiratory failure or cancer.

Mortality, Patient outcomes, Demographic aspects, Social status

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