Incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in Austria: a prospective population-based cohort study in a federal province
Authors' conclusion
This study provided prospective population-based data on the incidence of RA in Austrian adults for the first time. Incidence rates were comparable with other European countries.
Study context
- Population
- Adults in Upper Austria with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (symptom onset 2016–2018), reported by all Upper Austrian rheumatologists701 cases reported
- Participants
- 551 adults
- Outcome
- Annual RA incidence rate
Methodological detailsCases still unclear at end of 2018 tracked in extended observation period until 2023
- Cases still unclear at end of 2018 tracked in extended observation period until 2023
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Annual RA incidence rate, across all 3 years
Annual RA incidence rate
14.9/100 000
95% CI 12.9 to 17.3
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Annual RA incidence rate by year
- 2016
- 20.0/100 000 (95% CI 17.6 to 22.7)
- 2017
- 13.5/100 000 (95% CI 11.5 to 15.7)
- 2018
- 11.3/100 000 (95% CI 9.5 to 13.3)
RA incidence in individuals >65 years (highest age group)
- Age >65 years
- 21.6/100 000 (95% CI 16.4 to 27.9)
RA incidence by sex
- Women
- 18.1/100 000 (95% CI 14.9 to 21.7)
- Men
- 10.4/100 000 (95% CI 8.0 to 13.3)
Original publication
Incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in Austria: a prospective population-based cohort study in a federal province. RMD Open. Published 23 February 2025. doi:10.
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