Psychosocial factors in the epidemiology of rheumatoid arthritis.

摘要: Abstract 1. A sample of 1,323 persons was interviewed about history arthritic symptoms and the occurrence certain social factors. Respondents were classified as having a positive or negative Index Rheumatoid Arthritis two groups then compared on data. 2. Low income, low education, termination marriage associated with higher prevalence index for men. In case women most striking factors four more children, reporting no spare time in third decade life, worrying than other people. The cumulative effect grouping these each sex especially striking. 3. particular, education income interrelated, high rates noted respondents but income. 4. items found to be discussed terms extent which they could considered stressful our society, suggestions further research have been made.