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Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and analysis

Ruth Margaret Gibson

J Glob Health 2015

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small joints of the body. It is one of the leading causes of chronic morbidity in high-income countries, but little is known about the burden of this disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Key Findings

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small joints of the body. It is one of the leading causes of chronic morbidity in high-income countries, but little is known about the burden of this disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

How to Cite

Ruth Margaret Gibson (2015). Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and analysis. J Glob Health . https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.05.010409