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Arthritis: its prevalence, risk factors, and association with cardiovascular diseases in the United States, 1999 to 2008
Abstract: Objective: Arthritis is associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, there are limited epidemiologic studies on arthritis in a national survey study. We therefore investigated the prevalence of self-reported arthritis and its association with CVDs.Methods: Data from 15,888 subjects aged 40 years or older in the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999 through 2008 were analyzed. CVD was defined as a self-reported history of heart attack, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, angina, or stroke.Results: The overall prevalence of self-reported arthritis in subjects ...
Source: Annals of Epidemiology - December 6, 2012 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Kwok Leung Ong, Ben J. Wu, Bernard M.Y. Cheung, Philip J. Barter, Kerry-Anne Rye Source Type: research
