Distributed by the Government of Canada Publishing and Depository Services Program (Weekly acquisitions list 2020-44).

Issued also in French under title: La polyarthrite rhumatoïde au Canada.

"Pub.: 190472."

Includes bibliographical references.

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Electronic monograph in PDF format.

"Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common chronic inflammatory joint disease and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. People with rheumatoid arthritis are at a higher risk of mortality than the general population due to the associated comorbidities that present with this disease. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, however, early diagnosis and treatment can reduce associated joint pain and symptoms, helping individuals to live active lives"--Page [1].