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Schizophrenia and rheumatoid arthritis: a review

Year: 1992

Type: review

Abstract: Fourteen epidemiologic studies of the relationship of rheumatoid arthritis to schizophrenia have been conducted between 1934 and 1985. Twelve of the studies report a lower-than-expected rate of rheumatoid arthritis in populations of schizophrenics. Methodologic weaknesses in the studies are assessed. Nutritional, hormonal, psychosocial, genetic, and immunologic data and theories are briefly reviewed which might explain the epidemiologic results. There is sufficient evidence for the negative association between the two disorders to justify further research.

Source: Schizophrenia Research

DOI: 10.1016/0920-9964(92)90001-l

Authors: William W Eaton, Chris Hayward, Ranganathan Ram

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, State University of New York, Stony Brook University

Language: English

Topic: Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,910