Comparison of baseline characteristics of anti-tumour necrosis factor α (TNFα) and disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) cohorts
| Anti-TNF cohort | DMARD cohort | |
|---|---|---|
| No of patients | 8455 | 1199 |
| Age in years (mean (SD)) | 56 (12) | 60 (12) |
| Female (n (%)) | 6483 (77) | 842 (70) |
| Current smokers (n (%)) | 1676 (21) | 253 (26) |
| Disease duration (mean (SD)) | 13.7 (9.4) | 9.1 (9.9) |
| Disease Activity Score 28 (mean (SD)) | 6.6 (1.0) | 5.1 (1.4) |
| Previous no. DMARDS (mean (SD)) | 4 (2) | 3 (2) |
| Health Assessment Questionnaire score (mean (SD)) | 2.1 (0.5) | 1.6 (0.8) |