Prevalence of pediatric Kashin-Beck disease in Tibet

ConclusionsThe prevalence of radiographic KBD among children aged 7 –12 years was low in Changdu compared with previous census data, suggesting the effectiveness of preventative measures.Key Points•In this study, 13,573 Tibetan children were taken X-ray films of their hands and wrists.•The prevalence of radiographic KBD among children aged 7 –12 years was low in Changdu of Tibet.•The preventative measures against KBD launched by Chinese government were effective in decreasing new onsets of KBD among Tibetan children.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research