The lifetime risk of adult-onset rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory autoimmune rheumatic diseases

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Authors

Cynthia S. Crowson · Mayo Clinic

Eric L. Matteson · Mayo Clinic

Elena Myasoedova · Mayo Clinic

Clement J. Michet · Mayo Clinic

Floranne C. Ernste · Mayo Clinic

Kenneth J. Warrington · Mayo Clinic

John M. Davis · Mayo Clinic

Abstract

One in 12 women and 1 in 20 men will develop an inflammatory autoimmune rheumatic disease during their lifetime. These results can serve as useful guides in counseling patients regarding their lifetime risk of these conditions and have important implications regarding disease awareness campaigns.

Topics & Keywords

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Vasculitis and related conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arthritis & Rheumatism

Volume 63, Issue 3, pp. 633-639

DOI: 10.1002/art.30155

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