Häufigkeiten muskuloskelettaler Symptome und Erkrankungen in der bevölkerungsbezogenen NAKO Gesundheitsstudie [Frequencies of musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders in the population-based German National Cohort (GNC)].

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Title:	Häufigkeiten muskuloskelettaler Symptome und Erkrankungen in der bevölkerungsbezogenen NAKO Gesundheitsstudie [Frequencies of musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders in the population-based German National Cohort (GNC)].
Creators Name:	Schmidt, C.O. and Günther, K.P. and Goronzy, J. and Albrecht, K. and Chenot, J.F. and Callhoff, J. and Richter, A. and Kasch, R. and Ahrens, W. and Becher, H. and Berger, K. and Brenner, H. and Fischer, B. and Franzke, C.W. and Hoffmann, W. and Holleczek, B. and Jaeschke, L. and Jenning, C. and Jöckel, K.H. and Kaaks, R. and Keil, T. and Kluttig, A. and Krause, G. and Kuß, O. and Leitzmann, M. and Lieb, W. and Linseisen, J. and Löffler, M. and Meinke-Franze, C. and Meisinger, C. and Michels, K.B. and Mikolajczyk, R. and Obi, N. and Peters, A. and Pischon, T. and Schikowski, T. and Schipf, S. and Specker, C. and Völzke, H. and Wirkner, K. and Zink, A. and Sander, O.
Abstract:	BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal diseases and symptoms are very common in the general population. They lead to high healthcare costs and pose a significant burden to the national economy. OBJECTIVES: Based on data from the population-based German National Cohort (GNC), frequencies of musculoskeletal symptoms and diseases are reported, including back pain, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and arthritis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were collected from March 2014 to March 2017 in adults aged 20-75 years during the first half of the baseline survey of the GNC. The sample comprised 101,779 interviewed subjects, including 9370 subjects who underwent clinical musculoskeletal examinations. The interview included questions about specific musculoskeletal disorders. A clinical examination of the hand provided information about palpable swollen joints and pressure-sensitive joints. Resting pain of the knees and hips was also assessed by a clinical examination. Frequencies were standardized to the German standard population of the year 2011. RESULTS: Having ever been diagnosed with recurrent back pain (22.5%) or osteoarthritis (20.6%) were the most common complaints reported in the interview; osteoporosis (2.9%) and rheumatoid arthritis (1.9%) were stated more seldom. According to the hand examination, 6.0% of all participants experienced pain in at least one finger joint. Resting pain was present in at least one knee among 8.2% and in at least one hip among 5.1% of the participants as assessed during the clinical examination. Women were more likely to report musculoskeletal disorders and symptoms than men. The proportion of adults affected by musculoskeletal diseases increased strongly with age. CONCLUSION: Musculoskeletal disorders and symptoms occur frequently. The burden of complaints and diagnoses is comparable to previous population-based surveys.
Keywords:	Musculoskeletal Disorders, Back Pain, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, General Population
Source:	Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
ISSN:	1436-9990
Publisher:	Springer
Volume:	63
Number:	4
Page Range:	415-425
Date:	April 2020
Official Publication:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00103-020-03110-1
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