Prevalence and correlates of inflammatory arthritis in Germany: data from the First National Health Survey |
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Authors: | S. Schneider G. Schmitt W. Richter |
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Affiliation: | 1. Research Department, Orthop?dische Universit?tsklinik Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstra?e 200, 69118, Heidelberg, Germany
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Abstract: | The aim of this paper is to generate data on the prevalence of inflammatory arthritis in different subgroups of the population and to identify correlates on the basis of population-based cross-sectional data: the “First National Health Survey of the Federal Republic of Germany”. This Survey investigated the prevalence of inflammatory arthritis, comorbidity and health-relevant behaviors on the basis of interviews with physicians and medical evaluations conducted in the period from October 1997 to March 1999. The study was based on a net sample comprising 6,461 subjects aged 18–79. Our data demonstrate an overall prevalence of 3.4% for inflammatory arthritis. The prevalence of inflammatory arthritis is significantly higher in women, the over-50, lower-income groups, and habitual smokers. Patients with inflammatory arthritis have a higher rate of numerous comorbidities such as osteoporosis, thyroid disease, chronic bronchial disease, hypertension, and elevated blood lipids versus healthy reference groups. |
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Keywords: | Inflammatory arthritis Survey Epidemiologic determinants Correlates Prevalence |
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