Results of screening and diagnostic stages of epidemiological study of rheumatic diseases social and economic consequences in Tatarstan republic

Results of screening and diagnostic stages of epidemiological study performed in Tatarstan republic in the context of inter-regional program “Social and economic consequences of rheumatic diseases” (RD) are presented. Objective. To study structure and prevalence of rheumatic diseases. Material and methods. 3272 rural (58,5% female) and 3043 urban (54,6% female) inhabitants were questionnaired. All respondents reported joint swelling and a random part of pts with joint pain were selected and examined. Results. RD were diagnosed in 81,1% (812 persons), non rheumatic diseases – in 8,4% (84 persons), low back pain syndrome – in 6,9% (69 persons), and in 3,7 (37 persons) diseases were not revealed. 498 rural and 504 urban inhabitants with previously revealed osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or other bone-joint diseases were further examined. Conclusion. Information about structure and prevalence of RD among adult inhabitants of Tatarstan republic with joint complaints was obtained.