Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in South America: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Germano, JL (Author) Other; Reis-Pardal, J (Author) Other; Tonin, FS (Author) Other; Pontarolo, R (Author) Other; Melchiors, AC (Author) Other; Fernandez-Llimos, F (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Ciência & Saúde Coletiva

Vol. 26 No. 1, Supl.1

Pages: 5371-5382

ISSN: 1413-8123

Publisher: Associacao Brasileira de Pos-Graduacao em Saude Coletiva

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Authenticus ID: P-00V-NPT

DOI: 10.1590/1413-812320212611.3.05152020

Abstract (EN): Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is among the most prevalent chronic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases worldwide. The aim of this study was to establish a pooled estimate of the RA prevalence in South America by means of a meta-analysis of the available epidemiologic studies. Systematic searches in PubMed, Lilacs, SciELO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases (updated May 2019) were done followed by a systematic grey literature search to identify original research articles and reports, published after 2000, providing data of RA prevalence in any South American country. Proportion meta-analysis of weighted pooled was performed, with between-trial heterogeneity assessed by the inconsistency relative index. Sensitivity analyses and sub-group analyses were also done. A total of 25 articles, representing 27 population-based studies were included. Pooled prevalence of RA resulted in 0.48% with 591,981 cases in a population of 114,537,812 individuals (I2=99%). Brazil and Colombia presented the lowest rates of RA prevalence 0.22%, and 0.24%, respectively. RA prevalence in indigenous population was higher 1.45%, and studies using COPCORD method reported also the highest rates 1.07%.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12