Prevalence of Rheumatic Diseases and Quality of Life in the Saraguro Indigenous People, Ecuador

201919 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Sergio Guevara · University of Cuenca

Elsa A. Feicán · Hospital de Especialidades José Carrasco Arteaga

I. Peláez · Hospital General de México

Wilson A. Valdiviezo

Maria A. Montaleza · University of Cuenca

Gladis M. Molina · Hospital de Especialidades José Carrasco Arteaga

Nelly R. Ortega · Hospital de Especialidades José Carrasco Arteaga

Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatic diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis were found to be highly prevalent in the studied population. Rheumatoid arthritis and hand OA had the most significant impact on the quality of life.

Topics & Keywords

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: JCR Journal of Clinical Rheumatology

Volume 26, Issue 7S, pp. S139-S147

DOI: 10.1097/rhu.0000000000001131

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