August 7, 2025Rheumatology InternationalOpen Access

Epidemiology and complications of rheumatoid arthritis in the Indigenous Australian population

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JNJohannes C. NossentThe University of Western Australia HKHelen KeenThe University of Western Australia DPDavid B. PreenThe University of Western Australia

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Population-based cohort study reveals incidence rates of rheumatoid arthritis similar in Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous, suggesting disparities in care.

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Rheumatoid arthritis incidence in Indigenous Australians is comparable to non-Indigenous rates, indicating similar disease frequency.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis from Indigenous populations are younger and more likely to have diabetes and obesity.
Despite having similar rates of extraarticular manifestations, Indigenous patients experience worse rheumatological care and higher mortality.
The standardized mortality rate ratio is significantly higher in Indigenous Australians, primarily due to cardiovascular events.

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Nossent et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689dfe9fd61984b91e13c5b2 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-025-05951-y

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Population-based cohort study reveals incidence rates of rheumatoid arthritis similar in Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous, suggesting disparities in care.

Epidemiology and complications of rheumatoid arthritis in the Indigenous Australian population

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Epidemiology and complications of rheumatoid arthritis in the Indigenous Australian population

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