Epidemiology and genetics of hand osteoarthritis.
The aim of this session was to identify current issues and problems relating to risk factors for hand osteoarthritis (OA). The following important factors were discussed: Genetics, Age, Gender, Obesity, HRT (hormone replacement therapy), Physical activity/trauma.
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Academic Rheumatology, City Hospital, Nottingham, UK. Michael.Doherty@nottingham.ac.uk
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors