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SP0089 Trends in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in Latin America
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Anaya, Juan-Manuel
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2014-06
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BMJ Publishing Group
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Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is a rapidly growing region with almost 600 million inhabitants composed of Mexico, Central and South America, and the islands of the Caribbean. The population of LAC is one of the most diverse in the world. There is an increased prevalence of chronic diseases in LAC which has been attributed to diverse causes, including ancestry, socioeconomic status, the ageing of the population, and lifestyle factors such as smoking, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol intake
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chronic diseases , population , socioeconomic status