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Primary care rheumatology: towards sustainable development in health

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Globally, rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases constitute the most common causes of disability, related morbidity and economic loss worldwide. A shortage of rheumatologists warrants education of primary care doctors in primary care rheumatology, public awareness initiatives and advocacy for rheumatic musculoskeletal health.

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  1. Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, India

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PG Certificate Course on Primary Care Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine: https://educationindia.bmj.com/bmj7.RMD.html

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Danda, D. Primary care rheumatology: towards sustainable development in health. Nat Rev Rheumatol 20, 1–2 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41584-023-01050-z

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