Overall mortality and cause-specific mortality in 229 Danish patients with RA.
| Expected No. of Deaths | Observed No. of Deaths | Mortality Rate, %/yr (95% CI) | Standardized Mortality Ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causes of death | ||||
| All causes | 54 | 81 | 4.0 (3.2–5.0) | 1.5 (1.2–1.9) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 19 | 35 | 1.7 (1.2–2.4) | 1.9 (1.3–2.6) |
| Infection | 1.9 | 5 | 0.24 (0.08–0.57) | 2.7 (0.9–6.2) |
| Malignancy | 16 | 17 | 0.83 (0.49–1.3) | 1.1 (0.6–1.7) |
| Other | 17 | 25 | 1.2 (0.79–1.8) | 1.4 (0.9–2.2) |