Body mass index is associated with health-related quality of life and disease characteristics in young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Body mass index is associated with health-related quality of life and disease characteristics in young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Abstract Background There is a growing interest concerning the relationship between obesity and several medical conditions and inflammation. Nevertheless, there is a lack of studies regarding body mass index (BMI) among patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Our aim was to investigate th...

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Main Authors: Anna-Kaisa Tuomi, Katariina Rebane, Ellen Dalen Arnstad, Lillemor Berntson, Anders Fasth, Mia Glerup, Troels Herlin, Hannu Kautiainen, Ellen Nordal, Suvi Peltoniemi, Marite Rygg, Veronika Rypdal, Marek Zak, Kristiina Aalto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Body mass index
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Health-related quality of life
Disease activity
Disability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-023-00931-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-023-00931-7

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