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Rheumatology 2005 44(Supplement 4):iv14-iv17; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei055
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Looking back: rheumatoid arthritis—aetiology, occurrence and mortality

D. P. M. Symmons

arc Epidemiology Unit, Stopford Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK.

Correspondence to: deborah.symmons{at}manchester.ac.uk

Kellgren and Lawrence performed the first studies of the incidence and prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the UK. These have since been updated in Norfolk. The current annual incidence is 36/100 0000 in women and 14/100 000 in men. The prevalence is 0.8% of the adult population. The incidence, prevalence and mortality of RA have fallen in women in the last 50 yr. Excess mortality is predominantly due to cardiovascular disease. Risk factors for the development of RA include obesity, smoking, high red meat consumption, a previous blood transfusion and an adverse pregnancy outcome. Protective factors include the oral contraceptive pill and adequate fruit intake.


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