Rheumatic Diseases in Chihuahua, México

Background Rheumatic diseases (RDs) represent a global problem for health care systems and patients. Community Oriented Program for Control of Rheumatic Diseases (COPCORD) is a low-cost screening tool for detecting musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and RDs. Objective The aim of this study was to examine the pattern of MSK pain and RDs in clinic population in Chihuahua City, Mexico. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 7 primary health...