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Association of obesity with worse disease severity in rheumatoid arthritis as well as with comorbidities: A long‐term followup from disease onset

Sofia Ajeganova, Maria Andersson, Ingiäld Hafström

Arthritis Care & Research · 2012 · 235 citations · 35 references

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Obesity was associated with worse RA disease outcomes and a higher prevalence of comorbidities. Body measurements are recommended to improve prediction of the disease course.

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