Impact of rheumatoid arthritis in the public health system in Santa Catarina, Brazil: a descriptive and temporal trend analysis in the period from 1996 to 2009

Conclusion During the observed period, a reduction in the number of hospital admissions for both clinical and orthopedic surgical procedures related to this disease was observed. Nevertheless, there was an increase in the cost of medical admissions.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia - October 9, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research