Table 1.
Demographics of RA and Non-RA patients (n (%))
| Characteristic | RA (n=401) | Non-RA (n=1198) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female Gender |
265 (66.1) |
793 (66.2) |
|
| Age groups (years) |
|
|
|
| 27-50 |
97 (24.2) |
291 (24.3) |
|
| 51-65 |
181 (45.1) |
543 (45.3) |
|
| 66-74 |
79 (19.7) |
237 (19.8) |
|
| 75+ |
44 (11.0) |
127 (10.6) |
|
| Diabetes |
48 (12.0) |
127 (10.6) |
0.447 |
| Hypertension |
209 (52.1) |
547 (45.7) |
0.025 |
| Hyperlipidaemia |
134 (33.4) |
398 (33.2) |
0.943 |
| Mean number of contacts (SD) | 18.9 (12.0) | 11.4 (10.6) | <0.001 |
RA – Rheumatoid arthritis; SD – standard deviation.