Trends and gender disparities in the incidence of rheumatic diseases: a regional study from 2018 to 2021.

Rheumatic diseases encompass a range of entities affecting the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue due to immune dysregulation. These entities include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and ankylosing spondylitis that present significant medical and social challenges by impacting individuals' quality of life and working capacity. In developing countries, where healthcare access is limited, the burden of these diseases is particularly severe.

Trends in the incidence of musculoskeletal diseases in Kazakhstan in 2011-2020: an information-analytical study.

According to the World Health Organization, there is an increase in the incidence of musculoskeletal diseases worldwide. The problem of this group of diseases is that they are associated with the onset of temporary and permanent disability. A number of studies have demonstrated an increase in the incidence of musculoskeletal diseases in the US, Canada, Australia, and European countries.