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Amirzada M, Buczak-Stec E, König HH, Hajek A. Multimorbidity patterns in the German general population aged 40 years and over. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2023; 114:105067. [PMID: 37257215 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to identify and describe multimorbidity patterns among middle-aged and older community-dwelling individuals in Germany. Moreover, we aimed to determine potential gender differences in multimorbidity patterns. METHODS We analysed data from the most recent (sixth) wave (2017) of the large nationally representative German Ageing Survey (DEAS). Altogether n = 6,554 individuals participated, mean age was 62.0 (ranging from 43 to 92 years). Latent Class Analysis was performed to identify multimorbidity patterns, based on 13 chronic conditions and diseases. Multimorbidity was defined as the presence of at least two chronic conditions. RESULTS Altogether, 53.3% of individuals were multimorbid. We identified and clinically described five multimorbidity patterns: the relatively healthy class (45.1%), the high morbidity class (10.8%), the arthrosis/inflammatory/mental illnesses class (20.6%), the hypertension-metabolic illness class (21.7%), and the cardiovascular/cancer class (1.7%). Our analysis revealed that women compared to men have higher relative risk (IRR = 1.61, 95% CI 1.25-2.06) of being in the arthrosis/inflammatory/mental illnesses class, compared to the relatively healthy class. Furthermore, we found that, depending on which multimorbidity pattern individuals belong to, they differ greatly in terms of socio-demographic factors, health behaviour, and lifestyle factors. CONCLUSIONS We showed that the many chronic diseases cluster in a non-random way. Five clinically meaningful multimorbidity patterns were identified. Gender differences were apparent only in one class, namely in the arthrosis/inflammatory/mental illnesses class.
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- Massuma Amirzada
- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Services Research, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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Medrado LN, Mendonça MLM, Budib MB, Oliveira-Junior SA, Martinez PF. Effectiveness of aquatic exercise in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis: systematic review. Rheumatol Int 2022; 42:1681-1691. [PMID: 35633390 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-022-05145-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Spondyloarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are classified as inflammatory arthritis and represent a significant source of pain and disability. Non-pharmacological intervention with physical exercise is among the therapeutic approaches most used by health professionals. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of aquatic exercise in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis. The review was registered on the PROSPERO (CRD42020189602). The databases (PubMed, PEDro, Web of Science, and SciELO) were searched for studies involving adults with inflammatory arthritis and subjected to rehabilitation with aquatic exercise compared to any other control group, from the year 2010 to March 2022. Pain, disease activity, and physical function were regarded as primary outcomes. Two reviewers completed the eligibility screening and data extraction, and disagreements were resolved by a third reviewer. The methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale. A total of 5254 studies were identified, and nine articles were included, totalling 604 participants. Regarding pain, two studies showed that aquatic exercise was superior to home exercise. One study showed that disease activity was significantly improved in the aquatic group compared to the land-based exercise and the control groups (no exercise). Two studies reported that therapy containing aquatic exercise was able to improve physical function. Overall, the studies included in this review indicate that aquatic exercise is effective in treating pain, disease activity, and physical function in individuals with inflammatory arthritis. However, further studies carrying stronger evidence should be conducted to determine whether the treatment with aquatic exercise is superior to other types of therapies.
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- Larissa Nakahata Medrado
- Striated Muscle Study Laboratory, Integrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Av. Costa e Silva, s/n‑Cidade Universitária, Universitário, 79070‑900, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Striated Muscle Study Laboratory, Integrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Av. Costa e Silva, s/n‑Cidade Universitária, Universitário, 79070‑900, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Striated Muscle Study Laboratory, Integrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Av. Costa e Silva, s/n‑Cidade Universitária, Universitário, 79070‑900, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Striated Muscle Study Laboratory, Integrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Av. Costa e Silva, s/n‑Cidade Universitária, Universitário, 79070‑900, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
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- Striated Muscle Study Laboratory, Integrated Institute of Health, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Av. Costa e Silva, s/n‑Cidade Universitária, Universitário, 79070‑900, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
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Laires PA, Gouveia M. Association of rheumatic diseases with early exit from paid employment in Portugal. Rheumatol Int 2014; 34:491-502. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-014-2948-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 01/15/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Ursum J, Korevaar JC, Twisk JWR, Peters MJL, Schellevis FG, Nurmohamed MT, Nielen MMJ. Prevalence of chronic diseases at the onset of inflammatory arthritis: a population-based study. Fam Pract 2013; 30:615-20. [PMID: 23873902 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmt037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Little is known about the presence of chronic morbidity in inflammatory arthritis (IA) patients at disease onset. Previous studies have been mainly performed in established IA patients or they focus on isolated co-morbid diseases. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of chronic diseases at the onset of IA and to determine whether this is different from the number that one might expect based on age and sex. Patients and methods. A nested case-control study from 2001 to 2010 using data from patient electronic medical records in general practice. Totally, 3354 patients with newly diagnosed IA were included. Each patient was matched on age, sex and general practice with two control patients. In total, 121 different chronic diseases were studied. RESULTS In total, 70% of the IA patients had at least one chronic disease at the onset of IA, compared with 59% of the control patients (P < 0.001). The highest prevalence in IA patients was found for cardiovascular diseases (35%), musculoskeletal diseases (27%) and neurological diseases (22%). Compared with the control patients, patients with IA had the highest increased risk for musculoskeletal diseases [odds ratio, OR = 1.7 (95% confidence interval: 1.6-19)] and for neurological diseases [OR = 1.6 (1.4-1.7)] at the onset of IA. CONCLUSION At the onset of IA, nearly three-quarters of patients with IA had at least one other chronic disease. Since multi-morbidity affects treatment and outcome of the IA patient, these diseases should be taken into account when treating IA patients.
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- Jennie Ursum
- NIVEL (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research), Utrecht
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Gissel C, Repp H. Cost per responder of TNF-α therapies in Germany. Clin Rheumatol 2013; 32:1805-9. [PMID: 23877487 PMCID: PMC4544564 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-013-2332-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Revised: 06/03/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) inhibitors ranked highest in German pharmaceutical expenditure in 2011. Their most important application is the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Our objective is to analyze cost per responder of TNF-α inhibitors for RA from the German Statutory Health Insurance funds' perspective. We aim to conduct the analysis based on randomized comparative effectiveness studies of the relevant treatments for the German setting. For inclusion of effectiveness studies, we require results in terms of response rates as defined by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) or American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. We identify conventional triple therapy as the relevant comparator. We calculate cost per responder based on German direct medical costs. Direct clinical comparisons could be identified for both etanercept and infliximab compared to triple therapy. For infliximab, cost per responder was 216,392 euros for ACR50 and 432,784 euros for ACR70 responses. For etanercept, cost per ACR70 responder was 321,527 euros. Cost was lower for response defined by EULAR criteria, but data was only available for infliximab. Cost per responder is overestimated by 40 % due to inclusion of taxes and mandatory rebates in German drugs' list prices. Our analysis shows specific requirements for cost-effectiveness analysis in Germany. Cost per responder for TNF-α treatment in the German setting is more than double the cost estimated in a similar analysis for the USA, which measured against placebo. The difference in results shows the critical role of the correct comparator for a specific setting.
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- Christian Gissel
- Rudolf Buchheim Institute of Pharmacology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Schubertstrasse 81, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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Fuchs J, Rabenberg M, Scheidt-Nave C. Prävalenz ausgewählter muskuloskelettaler Erkrankungen. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2013; 56:678-86. [DOI: 10.1007/s00103-013-1687-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Cocco G. A patient with Leiden V mutation, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and sicca syndrome: could celecoxib and fingolimod adversely affect the heart? Cardiovasc Toxicol 2013; 12:266-72. [PMID: 22528818 DOI: 10.1007/s12012-012-9166-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The paper describes the case of a patient affected by a combination of genetic and autoimmune diseases (multiple sclerosis, psoriatic arthritis, Leiden V mutation, and sicca syndrome) and hypertension. The psoriatic arthritis was treated with celecoxib and multiple sclerosis with fingolimod. The patient developed high fever and endocarditis, resulting in severe mitral regurgitation, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure. Evidence is suggestive of adverse effects of potent immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory therapies with biologic agents and the cardiovascular system. Fingolimod increases susceptibility to infections and induced endocarditis resulting in severe mitral regurgitation, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure. Managed care systems limit the contact among basic care physicians and specialists. However, the process by which the optimal decision may be reached for a patient with a complex pathology is shared decision making, where the risk of severe complications and medical expenses may be reduced.
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- G Cocco
- Cardiology Office, Marktgasse 10A, 4310 Rheinfelden, Switzerland.
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Thieme H, Borgetto B. Utilisation of rheumatology care services in Germany: the case of physical therapy and self-help groups. PSYCHO-SOCIAL MEDICINE 2012; 9:Doc08. [PMID: 23133502 PMCID: PMC3488804 DOI: 10.3205/psm000086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Physical Therapy (PT) and self-help groups (SHG) are important components of health care in rheumatic diseases. The utilisation of PT and SHG by patients with rheumatic diseases may be influenced by several factors. The aim of this study is to summarize the evidence on PT and SHG utilisation of patients with rheumatic diseases in Germany. We systematically searched the MEDLINE-database for studies that evaluated the utilisation and factors that possibly influence the utilisation of PT and SHG. Eight studies were found for PT-utilisation and one for SHG-utilisation. Between 25 and 59 percent of patients with rheumatic diseases received PT services. Several individual and contextual factors that may influence the utilisation could be identified. In conclusion, evidence exists for wide variations in the utilisation of PT services and an underuse of such services among patients with rheumatic diseases in Germany. By contrast, little evidence exists on the utilisation of SHG.
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- Holm Thieme
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim, Faculty of Social Work and Health, Research Group on Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapies, Hildesheim, Germany
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Sumpter MD, Tatro LS, Stoecker WV, Rader RK. Evidence for risk of cardiomyopathy with hydroxychloroquine. Lupus 2012; 21:1594-6. [DOI: 10.1177/0961203312462757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- MD Sumpter
- Missouri University of Science and Technology, MO, USA
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- Missouri University of Science and Technology, MO, USA
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- Missouri University of Science and Technology, MO, USA
- Stoecker & Associates, MO, USA
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Callahan LF, Martin KR, Shreffler J, Kumar D, Schoster B, Kaufman JS, Schwartz TA. Independent and combined influence of homeownership, occupation, education, income, and community poverty on physical health in persons with arthritis. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2011; 63:643-53. [PMID: 21225675 DOI: 10.1002/acr.20428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the independent and combined influence of individual- and community-level socioeconomic status (SES) measures on physical health status outcomes in people with self-reported arthritis. METHODS From 2004-2005, 968 participants completed a telephone survey assessing health status, chronic conditions, community characteristics, and sociodemographic variables. Individual-level SES measures used included homeownership, occupation (professional or not), educational attainment (less than high school, high school degree, and more than high school), and income (<$15,000, $15,000-$45,000, and >$45,000). Community poverty (2000 US Census block group percentage of individuals living below the poverty line [low, medium, and high]) was used as a community-level SES measure. Outcomes were physical functioning (Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 12 version 2 physical component summary [PCS]), functional disability (Health Assessment Questionnaire [HAQ]), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) Healthy Days physical and limited activity days, and were analyzed via multivariable regressions. RESULTS When entered separately, all individual-level SES variables were significantly (P < 0.01) associated with poorer PCS, HAQ, and CDC HRQOL scores. A higher magnitude of effect was seen for household income, specifically <$15,000 per year in final models with all 4 individual SES measures and community poverty. The magnitude of effect for education is reduced and marginally significant for the PCS and number of physically unhealthy days. No effects were seen for occupation, homeownership, and community poverty. CONCLUSION Findings confirm that after adjusting for important covariates, lower individual- and community-level SES measures are associated with poorer physical health outcomes, while household income is the strongest predictor (as measured by both significance and effect) of poorer health status in final models. Studies not having participant-reported income available should make use of other SES measures, as they do independently predict physical health.
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Khanna D, Maranian P, Palta M, Kaplan RM, Hays RD, Cherepanov D, Fryback DG. Health-related quality of life in adults reporting arthritis: analysis from the National Health Measurement Study. Qual Life Res 2011; 20:1131-40. [PMID: 21298347 PMCID: PMC3156343 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-011-9849-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/13/2011] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Background Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. We assess the generic health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) among a nationally representative sample of US adults with and without self-reported arthritis. Methods The NHMS, a cross-sectional survey of 3,844 adults (35–89 years) administered EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D), Health Utilities Index Mark 2 (HUI2) and 3 (HUI3), SF-36v2™, Quality of Well-being Scale self-administered form (QWB-SA), and the Health and Activities Limitations index (HALex) to each respondent via a telephone interview. Weighted multiple linear regression was used to generate age-gender-arthritis-stratified unadjusted HRQOL means and means adjusted for sociodemographic, socioeconomic covariates and comorbidities by arthritis–age category. Results The estimated population prevalence of self-reported arthritis was 31%. People with arthritis were more likely to be woman, older, of lower socioeconomic status, and had more self-reported comorbidities than were those not reporting arthritis. Adults with arthritis had lower HRQOL on six different indexes compared with adults without arthritis, with overall differences ranging from 0.03 (QWB-SA, age-group 65–74) to 0.17 (HUI3, age-group 35–44; all P-value < .05). Conclusion Arthritis in adults is associated with poorer HRQOL. We provide age-related reference values for six generic HRQOL measures in people with arthritis.
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- Dinesh Khanna
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles, 1000 Veteran Avenue, Rm 32-59 Rehabilitation Building, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Socioeconomic disparities in self-reported arthritis for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians aged 18–64. Int J Public Health 2011; 56:295-304. [DOI: 10.1007/s00038-010-0228-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2010] [Revised: 11/28/2010] [Accepted: 12/13/2010] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Callahan LF, Shreffler J, Mielenz T, Schoster B, Kaufman JS, Xiao C, Randolph R, Sloane PD. Arthritis in the family practice setting: associations with education and community poverty. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 59:1002-8. [PMID: 18576292 DOI: 10.1002/art.23834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine associations of self-reported arthritis in 25 urban and rural family practice clinics with education (individual socioeconomic status) and community poverty (community socioeconomic status). METHODS A total of 7,770 patients at 25 family practice sites across North Carolina self-reported whether they had arthritis. Education was measured as less than a high school (HS) degree, a HS degree, and more than a HS degree. The US Census 2000 block group poverty rate (percentage of households in poverty in that block group) was grouped into low, middle, and high tertiles. We assumed heterogeneity by race (non-Hispanic white and African American) for the effects of these sociodemographic variables, and therefore stratified by race. Multilevel analyses were performed using a 2-level mixed logistic model to examine the independent associations and joint effects of education and poverty with self-reported arthritis as the outcome, adjusting for age, sex, and body mass index. RESULTS White participants with less than a HS degree living in block groups with high poverty had 1.55 times the odds (95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.10-2.17) of reporting arthritis compared with white participants with more than a HS degree and low poverty rates. African American participants with less than a HS degree and high poverty rates had 2.06 times the odds (95% CI 1.16-3.66) of reporting arthritis compared with African American participants with more than a HS degree and low poverty rates. CONCLUSION In the family practice setting, both disadvantaged white and African American participants showed increased odds of self-reported arthritis, with stronger associations in African Americans.
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- Leigh F Callahan
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Thurston Arthritis Rsearch Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7280, USA.
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