Global, regional, and national burdens of rheumatoid arthritis among people aged 60 years and older from 1990 to 2021: a trend analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

From 1990 to 2021, the global ASIR and ASPR of RA increased among the older adult, while ASDR and age-standardized DALYs rate declined. Despite improvements, RA remains a public health priority, necessitating enhanced early diagnosis, treatment, and awareness, particularly among older adult women.