According to a recent population-based cohort study published in the journal, Arthritis and Rheumatology, radiographic hip osteoarthritis (RHOA) increased the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality among older women. The study analyzed data from 9704 women who were 65 years of age or older. The authors found that after a mean follow-up of 16 years, the prevalence of RHOA was 8 % at baseline and 11 % at year 8. The study concluded that RHOA was associated with an increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality.
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