Author(s)

JianCheng Li^*, NaNa Ma

Affiliation(s)

Department of Orthopedics, Qinghai Kangle Hospital, Xining 810000, Qinghai, China.

Corresponding Author

JianCheng Li

ABSTRACT

The high incidence of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in the plateau has become an important public health issue . The unique geographical environment of the plateau has multiple impacts on the joint health of residents . Clinical studies have shown that the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in plateau residents is significantly higher than that in the plains, and can even be up to three times that of the plains. This difference is not only closely related to the special geographical and climatic conditions of the plateau, but also affected by the unique lifestyle of local residents . The combined effect of environmental factors and lifestyle has made knee joint diseases in this region appear younger and more severe. This article will systematically sort out the multidimensional research framework of the special geographical environment and lifestyle of the plateau and the prevalence of knee joint diseases from seven dimensions. The main contents are as follows: (1) Research background overview: Introducing the high incidence of plateau knee arthritis and its research value; (2) Geographical influence mechanisms: Analyze the mechanisms of high altitude, low oxygen, cold weather, and other factors, and use tables to compare data; (3) Special lifestyle influences: Explore the role of lifestyle factors such as working posture and diet structure; (4) Population distribution characteristics: Summarize the differences in prevalence by sex, age, and ethnicity, using comparative tables; (5) Disease characteristics and impact: Describe the clinical presentation, imaging features, and socioeconomic burden of the disease; (6) Prevention and treatment strategy recommendations: Propose a three-level prevention system and an “active health management” model; (7) Research Outlook: Point out the future research direction.

KEYWORDS

Plateau area; High Incidence of Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA)

CITE THIS PAPER

JianCheng Li, NaNa Ma. The correlation between lifestyle and prevalence of knee joint disease in plateau areas. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. 2025, 7(2): 19-25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/jpmr3040.

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