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Epidemiology of Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis

Definition : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of undetermined aetiology involving primarily the synovial membranes and articular structures of multiple joints. The disease is often progressive and results in pain, stiffness, and swelling of joints. In late stages deformity and ankylosis develop. Incidence and Prevalence: Worldwide prevalence is approx 1%. Its… Read More »