Increasing Burden of Osteoarthritis in China: Trends and Projections from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

CONCLUSIONS The prevalence, incidence, and YLDs of osteoarthritis had significantly increased and may continue to increase during the next 2 decades. Prevention and treatment strategies should target women, middle-aged individuals, and the elderly.PMID:38525551 | PMC:PMC10946220 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.942626

Source: Medical Science Monitor - March 25, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Shugang Hu Yongwei Li Xinyi Zhang Tariq Alkhatatbeh Wei Wang Source Type: research