A comprehensive analysis of trends and inequalities in rheumatoid arthritis burden among women of childbearing age: insights from the Global Burden of Disease study 2021

The RA burden among WCBA has significantly increased over the past 32 years, with a notable shift in risk towards younger populations. Higher SDI regions bore a disproportionately greater burden. These findings emphasise the need for increased investments and targeted RA interventions for WCBA, supporting the achievement of WHO's Sustainable Development Goal 3.