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SUBMITTER: Essouma M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7164226 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Essouma Mickael M Nkeck Jan René JR Endomba Francky Teddy FT Bigna Jean Joel JJ Ralandison Stéphane S
Systematic reviews 20200417 1
<h4>Background</h4>So far, only one meta-analysis has estimated the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Africa. Out of 10 studies included in that meta-analysis, nine came from sub-Saharan African countries and had been published between 1968 and 1988. We will conduct a new systematic review and meta-analysis to update their estimates and provide more consistent prevalence data on RA in sub-Saharan Africa.<h4>Methods</h4>We will comprehensively search electronic databases to select observ ...[more]