Journal article
The impact of arthritis on the physical function of a rural Maya-Yucateco community and factors associated with its prevalence: a cross sectional, community-based study
Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the impact of arthritis on the physical function of people living in a Maya-Yucateco rural community and to assess the association of known modifiable risk factors with the prevalence of overall arthritis and its main types (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). Using a cross-sectional, community-based census design, data collected from the adult population (≥18 years) of the Municipality of Chankom, Yucatán, …
Authors
Loyola-Sanchez A; Richardson J; Pelaez-Ballestas I; Alvarez-Nemegyei J; Lavis JN; Wilson MG; Wilkins S
Journal
Clinical Rheumatology, Vol. 35, No. Suppl 1, pp. 25–34
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
July 2016
DOI
10.1007/s10067-015-3084-x
ISSN
0770-3198