Epidemiology of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and gout in two regions of the Czech Republic in a descriptive population-based survey in 2002-2003.

摘要: Objective To estimate the annual incidence and prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile (JIA) gout in a population based study two regions Czech Republic with total 186, 000 inhabitants.Methods The was conducted Town Ceske Budejovice district Cheb (with 186,000 inhabitants) years 2002 2003. Incident cases were registered on condition that definite diagnosis confirmed according to existing classification. criteria during period. Prevalence studied basis identification established from registers patients participating rheumatologists other specialists. They asked report all living who had been diagnosed before 1(st) March 2002. Patients only included if their permanent address selected area.Results Overall, we found 48 incident 947 prevalent RA among adults (16+ years), 4 43 JIA children (less than 16 old), 64 425 years). 311100, adult aged more (95% CI 20 421100, 000). 6101100,000 561 6581100, 000) population. An 411100,000 28 531100, 3001100,000 266 3341100,000). 131100,000 less old (95%CI 1 201100, 1401100,000 117 2801100, 000).Conclusion This estimates rates RA, first population-based survey Republic. compare well figures reported countries; seem be lower elsewhere.