Classification of Rheumatica Diseases Flashcards
What percentage of the US population has arthritis and/or back pain?
Approximately 33%
What fraction of office visits to primary care are due to musculoskeletal problems?
1 in 5 office visits
What is the leading cause of chronic disability in the US?
Rheumatic diseases
What does rheumatology study?
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders (RMDs)
Name two types of autoimmune disorders studied in rheumatology.
- SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
- RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
What year was the term ‘rheumatism’ coined?
1642
How many categories are RMDs grouped into?
10 categories
Name one type of systemic connective tissue disease.
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
What is the prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal conditions among US adults?
91.2 million (36.8%)
What percentage of the population has autoimmune diseases?
4.5–5.3%
What is the female-to-male ratio for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
9:1
What is the economic burden of rheumatic diseases in the US?
$980.1 billion/year
How many adult rheumatologists were there in 2015?
5,595
Fill in the blank: The American College of Rheumatology was established in _______.
1928
True or False: 25% of social security disability payments are rheumatic-related.
True
What is the estimated prevalence of osteoarthritis among adults?
12%
What is the estimated number of cases for rheumatoid arthritis?
1.5–2 million
What are the direct costs associated with rheumatic diseases?
$882.6 billion
Name one type of infectious arthritis.
Lyme disease
What is the prevalence of gout among adults?
4%
What percentage of people with autoimmune diseases have autoimmune rheumatic diseases?
40%
What is the mortality rate from rheumatic diseases?
0.02%
What is the projected decline in adult rheumatologists by 2030?
20%+
Name one resource for rheumatology information.
American College of Rheumatology
