Burden and Risk Factors of Gout, Low Back Pain, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis — China, 1990–2023

The rising burden of these musculoskeletal diseases, concentrated in the 40-80 age group, necessitates urgent interventions aligned with "Healthy China 2030" objectives. Key priorities must include managing modifiable risk factors (body mass index, occupational ergonomics), implementing targeted screening programs for high-risk populations (males for gout, females for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), and optimizing hierarchical diagnosis and rehabilitation systems to mitigate long-term disability.