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Familial risk of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis and interaction with smoking: a population-based cohort study.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) - 1 Sept 2023
Kim Hyun Jung, Swan Heather, Kazmi Sayada Zartasha, Hong Gahwi, Kim Young Shin, Choi Seeun, Kang Taeuk, Cha Jaewoo, Eom Jungmin, Hann Hoo Jae, Choi In Ah, Ahn Hyeong Sik
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OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the familial risk of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and examined interactions between family history and smoking. METHODS: Using the National Health Insurance and Health Screening Program databases, which include information on familial relationships and lifestyle factors, we identified 5 524 403 individuals with first-degree relatives (FDRs) from 2002-2018. We calculated familial...
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