An epidemiological investigation of osteoarthritis in Zhangye City of Gansu Province
Objective To investigate the prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) in order to provide reference for its prevention and treatment.Methods Participants older than 40 years were randomly selected using random group sampling method.The demographic data were collected using a standardized epidemiological questionnaire and analyzed.Results A total of 1 341 participants were enrolled, including 653 males with mean age of 60.75±12.33 years, and 688 females with mean age of 53.82±14.35 years.Altogether 247 OA cases were detected, and the overall prevalence was 18.4%, including 75 (11.5%) males and 172 (250%) females.The prevalence was significantly higher in females than in males (P<0.05).The total prevalence increased with age (P<0.05).Civil service work and jogging were associated with decreased risk of OA, while swimming and martial arts were associated with increased risk of OA (P<0.05).Conclusion The total prevalence of OA in Zhangye is high.Effective measures should be taken to enhance the prevention and treatment of OA.
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