By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com
Updated: October 21, 2006
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Rheumatoid arthritis is more prevalent in women than men. Interestingly, rheumatoid lung disease occurs more frequently in men who are positive for rheumatoid factor, have subcutaneous nodules, and a long disease course.
Rheumatoid arthritis patients also have a higher risk of coronary heart disease than people in the general population.
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