Table 1 Baseline (2000) characteristics of the patients in EMECAR
Characteristic | All studied patients | Ever used aTNF or LEF | Never used aTNF or LEF |
|---|---|---|---|
n | 789 | 210 (27%) | 579 (73%) |
Women | 568 (72) | 159 (76)* | 409 (71) |
Age (years) | 61 ± 13 | 57 ± 12*** | 63 ± 13 |
Age at rheumatoid arthritis onset (years) | 48 ± 15 | 44 ± 13*** | 50 ± 15 |
Rheumatoid factor-positive | 592 (75) | 167 (79)** | 346 (70) |
Any comorbidity | 606 (77) | 154 (73) | 380 (77) |
Any extra-articular rheumatoid arthritis | 355 (45) | 122 (58)* | 226 (46) |
Health Assessment Questionnaire score | 1.2 ± 0.9 | 1.3 ± 0.8 | 1.2 ± 0.9 |
Disease activity score from 28-joint count with three parameters | 4.1 ± 1.4 | 4.6 ± 1.4*** | 3.9 ± 1.3 |
Larsen score | 54 ± 27 | 57 ± 24 | 53 ± 27 |