Matched cohort study of survival in 1139 incident systemic sclerosis pts & 5613 controls. W/ median F/U of 5-6 yrs, deaths were 268 vs 554. 5 Yr survival was lower 79.8% vs 92.9% (10yr survival 67.7% vs 84.8%). SSc had higher 1 yrs mortality (HR 3.7) https://t.co/rGlTWUVVMU https://t.co/XeKnjldgye