To estimate the prevalence and characteristics of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in an urban area of Tehran.A total of 50 clusters were randomly selected in Tehran and 10291 subjects completed the COPCORD Core Questionnaire during 2004 and 2005. Patients with rheumatic complaints were examined and diagnosed by subspecialty fellows in rheumatology. Laboratory and radiology tests were also performed if required.A total of 35 subjects (5 men and 30 women) were diagnosed with RA, with a prevalence of 0.33
作者:Ahmad-Reza, Jamshidi;Arash, Tehrani Banihashemi;Shima, Roknsharifi;Masoumeh, Akhlaghi;Ahmad, Salimzadeh;Fereydoun, Davatchi
来源:Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran 2014 年 28卷