Scientists have determined the lifetime risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and six other autoimmune rheumatic diseases for both men and women. They estimated the lifetime risk for rheumatic disease for both sexes, something that had not been done before - separately or collectively. Prevalence and incidence rates existed, but prevalence figures underestimate individual risk and incidence rates... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

Chances of getting an autoimmune disease like RA, SLE etc is 1 in 11 in the female population. This is much more than the chances of getting a DDA (Delhi Development authority) apartment in the Indian Govt. housing scheme ie, 1 in 47 which was 1 in 140 last year. So I advice all my... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments