title: Developments in epidemiological studies on rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: The present state of epidemiological knowledge concerning rheumatoid arthritis is summarized. The potential for further epidemiological approaches to rheumatoid arthritis is indicated and priorities listed for the future directions of such studies.
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D012106:Research