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Epidemiological studies in incidence, prevalence, mortality, and comorbidity of the rheumatic diseases
Arthritis Research & Therapy, 05/22/09

Gabriel SE et al. – This review examines a decade of progress on the descriptive epidemiology (incidence, prevalence, and survival) associated with the major rheumatic diseases. The influence of comorbidity on the epidemiology of rheumatic diseases, using RA as an example is also discussed.

In the past decade many new insights regarding the epidemiology and comorbidity of the rheumatic diseases have been reported
It has been demonstrated that the incidence and prevalence of these conditions is dynamic, not static, and appears to be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors
There is strong evidence that persons with RA are at high risk for developing several comorbid disorders
Comorbid conditions in persons with RA may have atypical features and thus may be difficult to diagnose
There is no evidence that the excess risks of these comorbidities have declined
Emerging evidence points to poorer outcomes after comorbidity in persons with RA vs the general population
Taken together these findings underscore the complexity of the rheumatic diseases and highlight the key role of epidemiological research in understanding these intriguing conditions

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