Health disparities in rheumatoid arthritis
Elena I. Ciofoaia, Anjani Pillarisetty, Florina Constantinescu
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.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRheumatoid arthritisPolyarthritisDiseaseArthritisAutoimmune diseaseSocioeconomic statusInflammationImmunologyInternal medicineEnvironmental healthPopulationRheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesSystemic Lupus Erythematosus ResearchHepatitis C virus research