Strength of associations of psoriatic arthritis and physical activity with body composition: the population-based Trøndelag Health study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Strength of associations of psoriatic arthritis and physical activity with body composition: the population-based Trøndelag Health study

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  • Abdirizak Ali Osman

  • Mari Hoff

  • Paul Jarle Mork

  • Vibeke Videm

  • June 25, 2026

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    Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease with a prevalence of 0.01–0.67%, highest in central Norway.

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    Individuals with PsA have higher rates of comorbidities, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

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    Changes in body composition, such as increased visceral fat mass, are observed in individuals with PsA, contributing to comorbidity burden.

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    Higher levels of self-reported physical activity (PA) correlate with lower visceral fat mass and body fat percentage in PsA patients.

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    The study aims to assess the relative impact of PsA and PA on body composition using data from the Trøndelag Health Study.

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Strength of associations of psoriatic arthritis and physical activity with body composition: the population-based Trøndelag Health study

  • by Abdirizak Ali Osman, Mari Hoff, Paul Jarle Mork, Vibeke Videm

  • June 25, 2026

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