Prevalence of Rheumatic Diseases in China
Author Information
Author(s): Zeng Qing Yu, Chen Ren, Darmawan John, Xiao Zheng Yu, Chen Su Biao, Wigley Richard, Le Chen Shun, Zhang Nai Zheng
Primary Institution: 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College
Hypothesis
The study aims to clarify prevalence rates of common rheumatic diseases in China.
Conclusion
Rheumatic diseases are common in China, with varying prevalence rates depending on locality and age.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of rheumatic complaints ranged from 11.6% to 46.4%.
- Prevalence of symptomatic osteoarthritis varied from 5.1% to 20.8%.
- The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis ranged from 0.2% to 0.93%.
- The prevalence of hyperuricemia increased after the 1980s.
- The prevalence of gout increased from 0.15% to 1.98%.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many people in China have different types of joint and muscle problems, and found that a lot of people do, especially in certain areas.
Methodology
The study analyzed 38 population-based surveys conducted from 1980 to 2006 using various recognized protocols.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from methodological problems and differences in age and sex distributions.
Limitations
The surveys were not done in a uniform way, and there may be biases due to differences in methodology and population characteristics.
Participant Demographics
The study included 241,169 adults from various provinces and cities in China.
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