Arthritis patients with COPD face 41% higher death risk

A new study shows that arthritis patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a 41% higher risk of death from any cause compared to those with arthritis alone. The risk of heart-related death is also 29% higher. Researchers analyzed data from over 11,000 participants in a U.S. health survey from 1999 to 2018. They found a significant link between COPD and increased death rates among arthritis patients. The findings emphasize the need for early COPD screening in arthritis sufferers. This could help healthcare professionals manage both conditions more effectively.