Epidemiology of the Rheumatic Diseases
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Author Description
The book is a reference work reviewing in detail currently available data on the epidemiology of the major rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The volume considers the problems of disease definition and criteria, data on the occurrence of these diseases, both prevalence and incidence, and describes their variation with age, sex, geographical area, ethnic group, and trends over time. Also reviewed are results of epidemiological investigations looking at risk factors, both genetic and environmental. The results of family and twin studies are considered together with new data from immunogenetics and molecular biology. The impact of specific diseases on survival is also considered.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the distribution, determinants, and impact of major rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases across diverse populations. Authors Alan J. Silman and Marc C. Hochberg synthesize clinical data, genetic research, and environmental studies to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the occurrence and progression of these conditions. The work establishes a methodology for defining disease criteria and analyzing incidence and prevalence trends over time.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Statistical analysis of disease prevalence and incidence rates
- Examination of demographic variables including age, sex, and ethnicity
- Integration of immunogenetics and molecular biology findings
- Review of genetic and environmental risk factors
Scope Limits
- Does not provide clinical treatment protocols or therapeutic guidelines
- Focuses primarily on population-level data rather than individual patient management
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for researchers and clinicians interested in the population dynamics of rheumatic conditions. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for professionals requiring rigorous statistical and epidemiological evidence.
Page Count:
504
Publication Date:
1993-01-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192623567
ISBN-13:
9780192623560
Medical
Rheumatism
Rheumatology
Public Health
Epidemiology
Medicine
