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ArticleBMC public health2025

Trends and future burden of other musculoskeletal diseases in China (1990-2041): a comparative analysis with G20 countries using GBD data.

Meifeng Lu, GuiHao Zheng, Xin Shen, Yulong Ouyang, Bei Hu, Shuilin Chen, Guicai Sun

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Meifeng Lu *Department of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.17, Yongwai Street, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, China.
GuiHao Zheng *Department of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.17, Yongwai Street, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Xin ShenDepartment of Orthopedics, Jiujiang City Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy, The First People's Hospital of Jiujiang, Jiujiang, 332000, China.
Yulong OuyangDepartment of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.17, Yongwai Street, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Bei HuDepartment of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.17, Yongwai Street, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Shuilin Chen *Department of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.17, Yongwai Street, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, China. 844598034@qq.com.
Guicai Sun *Department of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No.17, Yongwai Street, Donghu District, Nanchang, 330006, China. ndsfy0740@ncu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundOther musculoskeletal diseases (OMSDs), as a critical component of the global public health challenge, remain understudied in China. This study aims to systematically analyze the epidemiological characteristics and future trends of OMSDs in China from 1990 to 2021.

methodsBased on data from the Global Burden of Disease Study(GBD) 2021, this research focused on prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs), which were compared with G20 countries. Joinpoint regression was used to identify trend breakpoints, age-period-cohort analysis evaluated the independent effects of age, period, and cohort, and the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model predicted the disease burden through 2041.

resultsBetween 1990 and 2021, both age-standardized prevalence rates (ASPR) and YLDs rates(ASYR) of OMSDs in China showed upward trends. Two critical turning points in ASPR occurred during 2000-2005 (APC = 1.5%, 95% CI: 1.4-1.6) and 2005-2009 (APC = 0.9%, 95% CI: 0.7-1.0). Age effects indicated that relative risk (RR) first increased and then decreased with age, peaking at 60-64 years (RR = 3.62, 95% CI: 3.62-3.63). Period effects showed a rising trend, while cohort effects revealed declining prevalence and YLDs rates. Projections suggest a gradual increase in burden indicators through 2041. Compared to other G20 countries, China ranked eighth from the bottom in disease burden, approaching the level of Germany.

conclusionThe burden of OMSDs in China continues to rise, particularly among women and the elderly. Although the current burden is at a mid-range level among G20 nations, population aging will exacerbate future challenges. To address this, advocating for healthy lifestyles, strengthening health education, and optimizing healthcare strategies are essential.

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Cost of IllnessMusculoskeletal DiseasesAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChildChild, PreschoolChinaDisability-Adjusted Life YearsFemaleForecastingGlobal Burden of DiseaseHumansInfantMaleAge—period—cohort modelDisease burdenJoinpoint regressionOther musculoskeletal diseasesPrediction

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