Prevalence and factors associated with rheumatic diseases and chronic joint symptoms in the elderly.

Aim: In the elderly population, rheumatic conditions are major causes of pain that restrict participation in activities and mobility, and cause difficulties in the execution of self-care tasks. The present study aimed to analyze the prevalence and factors associated with the self-reported rheumatic diseases and chronic joint symptoms of the elderly.

Methods: This transversal epidemiological survey involved 2209 older adults (aged ≥ 60 years).