Gulmira Mutalipova, Dana Bekaryssova, Marlen Yessirkepov, Sholpan Bekarissova
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Abstract
Rheumatic diseases encompass a range of entities affecting the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue due to immune dysregulation. These entities include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and ankylosing spondylitis that present significant medical and social challenges by impacting individuals' quality of life and working capacity. In developing countries, where healthcare access is limited, the burden of these diseases is particularly severe. Analyzing the regional epidemiological characteristics of rheumatic diseases may enhance our understanding of risk factors and aid in developing targeted preventive measures. This study utilized data from the Republican Centre for Health Development in Kazakhstan from 2018 to 2021. The incidence of various rheumatic diseases was examined in the adult population of Shymkent, Kazakhstan, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, and ankylosing spondylitis. Shymkent's total number of rheumatic disease cases rose from 52,617 in 2018 to 52,781 in 2021. Primary morbidity increased from 18,381 to 21,677 cases. Incidence rates for systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic scleroderma, and ankylosing spondylitis increased, while cases of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis showed fluctuation. Gender distribution analysis revealed that women were more frequently affected by rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus whereas men were more prone to ankylosing spondylitis. The results underscore the need to tailor diagnostic and treatment approaches to account for age-and gender-specific differences in rheumatic diseases. The increased incidence of some diseases calls for new prevention and treatment strategies. This study highlights the significant burden of rheumatic diseases in Shymkent, Kazakhstan and emphasizes the importance of local epidemiological research in adapting medical practices to regional specifics.
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RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL is an independent journal reflecting world-wide progress in the research, diagnosis and treatment of the various rheumatic diseases. It is designed to serve researchers and clinicians in the field of rheumatology.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL will cover all modern trends in clinical research as well as in the management of rheumatic diseases. Special emphasis will be given to public health issues related to rheumatic diseases, applying rheumatology research to clinical practice, epidemiology of rheumatic diseases, diagnostic tests for rheumatic diseases, patient reported outcomes (PROs) in rheumatology and evidence on education of rheumatology. Contributions to these topics will appear in the form of original publications, short communications, editorials, and reviews. "Letters to the editor" will be welcome as an enhancement to discussion. Basic science research, including in vitro or animal studies, is discouraged to submit, as we will only review studies on humans with an epidemological or clinical perspective. Case reports without a proper review of the literatura (Case-based Reviews) will not be published. Every effort will be made to ensure speed of publication while maintaining a high standard of contents and production.
Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a statement to the effect that all human studies have been reviewed by the appropriate ethics committee and have therefore been performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in an appropriate version of the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki. It should also be stated clearly in the text that all persons gave their informed consent prior to their inclusion in the study. Details that might disclose the identity of the subjects under study should be omitted.
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