Health disparities in rheumatoid arthritis. (November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ciofoaia, Elena I.; Pillarisetty, Anjani; Constantinescu, Florina
• Is Part Of: Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease. Volume 14(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Subjects: rheumatoid arthritis -- health disparities; Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1177/1759720X221137127
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-720X

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint inflammation that involves symmetric polyarthritis of small and large joints. Autoimmune rheumatic diseases represent a significant socioeconomic burden as they are among the leading causes of death and morbidity due to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Health disparities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis affect outcomes, prognosis, and management of the disease.