Osteoarthritis and some related factors in farmers at the age of over 40 years old in Cam Giang district, Hai Duong province
- Author:
Doan Van De
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Osteoarthritis
- MeSH:
Osteoarthritis;
Age Factors
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2005;512(5):23-25
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study of osteoarthritis and related factors in 406 farmers at the age of over 40 years old in Cam Giang district, Hai Duong province. The results: overall rate of osteoarthritis was 32.5%. In female, the rate was higher than in male (male/female ratio =1/3). These factors, which affected to osteoarthritis, were: aged, menopausal women, high BMI index, knee joint’s deformity caused by trauma, numerous delivery. The symptom of bone thorn in tomography accounted for 78% in symptomatic group and 36% in non-symptomatic group.
