Re: REVIEW - Epidemiology and genetics of RA

[Guest guest]

I have read that the Pima Indians also have a high rate of type 2

diabetes.

Sue

On May 18, 2009, at 9:50 AM, wrote:

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> The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is relatively constant in

> many populations, at 0.5-1.0%. However, a high prevalence of RA has

> been reported in the Pima Indians (5.3%) and in the Chippewa Indians

> (6.8%). In contrast, low occurrences have been reported in populations

> from China and Japan. These data support a genetic role in disease

> risk.

[Guest guest]

That's true, Sue. Pima Indians have very high incidence and prevalence

of type 2 diabetes.

This article is a bit old, but very interesting:

http://discovermagazine.com/2005/may/native-americas-alleles

Here is some newer research:

http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/30/7/1758

http://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/58/2/478

Not an MD

On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 4:17 PM, marysue <marysue@...> wrote:

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>

> I have read that the Pima Indians also have a high rate of type 2

> diabetes.

>

> Sue