Discussion on the status quo and norms of epidemiology research of osteoarthritis in China / 中国实用内科杂志

ABSTRACT

Osteoarthritis(OA) is the most common joint disease. With the aging of the world population and the increase of obesity, the prevalence of OA is increasing year by year. Although China's OA epidemiological research has carried out many regional investigations and studies, the data differs a lot, which may be related to the inconsistency of the diagnostic criteria used in the survey and the non-standard test methods. Analyze the root causes of these problems, start with the epidemiological diagnostic criteria of OA, standardize the imaging examination methods of OA, and not only carry out cross-sectional research but also conduct cohort research, as well as multi-joint, multi-regional and multiethnic investigations. Improving the epidemiological data of China's OA is conducive to clarifying the prevalence and risk factors of OA in China,providing a strong basis for early diagnosis and early prevention and treatment and reducing the occurrence and development of OA.