TO STUDY METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS INTERRELATIONSHIP: CASE CONTROL STUDY

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Rheumatoid Arthritis is closely linked to Metabolic 
Syndrome, which greatly enhances the risk of cardiovascular problems and 
consequently, morbidity and mortality. Managing Metabolic Syndrome reduces the 
occurrence of cardiovascular events and fatalities. This study assesses the frequency of 
metabolic syndrome in young patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.