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Rheumatic diseases in China.

Qing Yu Zeng1, Ren Chen, John Darmawan

  • 1Department of Rheumatology, the 1st Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, 22 Xinling Road, Shantou, 515041 Guangdong, China. qyzeng@stu.edu.cn

Arthritis Research & Therapy
|February 2, 2008
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Rheumatic diseases are prevalent in China, with osteoarthritis rates comparable to Western countries but varying joint involvement. Rheumatoid arthritis is less common than in developed nations, while gout and hyperuricemia have increased since the 1980s.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Rheumatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Epidemiological studies on rheumatic diseases in China have been conducted over the past two decades.
  • Clarifying the prevalence rates of common rheumatic diseases in China is crucial for public health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of common rheumatic diseases in China.
  • To analyze variations in prevalence based on geographic location, study methodology, and population demographics.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based surveys conducted between 1980 and 2006.
  • Inclusion of studies using the WHO-ILAR COPCORD protocol and other recognized epidemiological surveys.
  • Analysis of data from 38 surveys encompassing 241,169 adults across 25 provinces/cities.

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Main Results:

  • Rheumatic complaints affected 11.6%–46.4% of the population. Symptomatic osteoarthritis prevalence ranged from 5.1%–20.8%, with lumbar spine, knee, and cervical spine most commonly affected.
  • Prevalence of ankylosing spondylitis was 0.2%–0.54% in Han Chinese. Rheumatoid arthritis prevalence was 0.2%–0.93%, generally lower than in developed countries, except in Taiwan.
  • Gout and hyperuricemia prevalence increased post-1980s, though remaining lower than in developed nations. Soft tissue rheumatism prevalence was 2.5%–5.7%; fibromyalgia was rarely observed.

Conclusions:

  • Rheumatic diseases are common in China, with significant geographical variations in prevalence.
  • Osteoarthritis prevalence is comparable to Western countries, but joint involvement patterns differ. Ankylosing spondylitis rates are similar to Caucasian populations.
  • Further research is needed for underrepresented minority groups and to investigate the low prevalence of fibromyalgia in China.