prevalence and factors associated with rheumatic disorders among shahrekord cohort study population: the use of a screening program

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with arthritis rheumatoid using a screening program among shahrekord cohort study population. the present analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 1043 participants of the persian cohort study in shahrekord, iran. the prevalence of rheumatic disorder (rd) was 57.5% (95% ci: 53-62 %). females were more likely to develop rd than males (odds ratio [or]=2.83, p<0.001). additionally, with increasing age (or=1.03, p<0.001) and body mass index (or=1.03, p<0.001), the chance of developing rd increased. moreover, the chance of developing rd in males with industrial jobs was higher than in males with non-industrial jobs (or=1.53, p=0.07). the prevalence of rd in this study was high. the female gender, old age, and obesity were among the factors related to rd in this study. as a result, public education is necessary to modify the behavioral pattern and lifestyle.