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An estimated 46 million people in the United States have Arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. By the year 2020, this number is expected to reach 60 million. Rheumatic Âdiseases are a more frequent cause of activity limitation than Heart disease, cancer, or Diabetes.
Rheumatic diseases affect people of all races and ages. Some rheumatic conditions are more common among certain populations. For example:
- Rheumatoid arthritis occurs two to three times more often in women than in men.
- Scleroderma is more common in women than in men.
- Nine out of 10 people who have lupus are women.
- Nine out of 10 people who have fibromyalgia are women.
- Gout is more common in men than in women. After menopause, the incidence of gout for women begins to rise.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis is more common in women than in men, and it occurs more often in African Americans and Hispanics than in Caucasians.
(source: thirdage.com/hc/c/rheumatoid-arthritis)
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When was Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases created?
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases was created in 1993.
When was Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases created?
Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases was created in 1738.
When was Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America created?
Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America was created in 1987.
How are autoimmune and rheumatic diseases diagnosed?
Autoimmune and rheumatic diseases can be difficult to diagnose. People with the same disease can have very different symptoms. A helpful strategy in the diagnosis of these diseases is to find and identify an autoantibody in the person's blood
How did disease affect World War 2?
Disease affected the world greatly during WW2. Tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, hepatitis, and topical diseases were the main cause of disability and time lost from duty.
Which heart valve is most commonly affected in rheumatic heart disease?
Mitral valve
How do you know you have Heart diseases?
High blood pressure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, stroke, or rheumatic fever/rheumatic Heart disease can cause heart disease.
What has the author William Paul Holbrook written?
William Paul Holbrook has written: 'Manual of rheumatic diseases'
What has the author Philip Lewin written?
Philip Lewin has written: 'The foot and ankle' 'Arthritis and the rheumatic diseases'
What affects heart disease?
There are actually several diseases of the heart. Three of the diseases are rheumatic Heart disease, ischemic heart disease, and inflammatory heart disease.
What is the cardiac damage resulting from a delayed inflammatory response to streptococcal infection?
You get acute rheumatic fever after about three weeks of acute streptococcal pharyngitis. In rheumatic fever, you get inflamed joints and heart valves involvement. Usually the mitral and aortic valves are affected in rheumatic fever.
What is characteristic of autoimmune diseases?
In autoimmune diseases, the body makes antibodies that work against its own cells or tissues. Rheumatic diseases (diseases that affect connective tissue, including the joints, bone, and muscle) are also associated with these antibodies.
