Prevalence of Knee Osteoarthritis in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Population-Based Studies
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Knee osteoarthritis affects over 20% of the Indian population, with higher prevalence in rural and mixed settings. Key risk factors include age, female gender, and lower socioeconomic status.
Area Of Science
- Rheumatology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background
- India faces rising elderly population, obesity, and urbanization, impacting joint health.
- Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability in India.
- Lack of electronic data systems hinders rheumatological disease tracking.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the overall prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in India.
- To identify key risk factors associated with knee osteoarthritis in the Indian population.
Main Methods
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies up to December 2023.
- Searched PubMed, Scopus, Ovid, and Google Scholar; extracted data on prevalence and risk factors.
- Assessed risk of bias using Joanna Briggs Institute tools; performed random-effects meta-analysis.
Main Results
- 16 studies included, revealing a pooled knee osteoarthritis prevalence of 20.24% (95% CI: 11.90-30.13).
- Prevalence was higher in rural (21.25%) and mixed (22.38%) settings compared to urban (15.42%) areas.
- Advancing age, female gender, lower socioeconomic status, less education, and prior knee injury were significant risk factors.
Conclusions
- Knee osteoarthritis prevalence varies, influenced by study design, diagnostic methods, and risk factor interactions.
- Addressing the burden requires comprehensive preventive strategies and trained healthcare professionals.
- The absence of electronic health records in developing nations complicates disease monitoring.
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