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MSDs are generally divided into six categories, and osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and low back pain (LBP) are among most of the most prevalent MSDs. In this study, we aimed to assess the burden of these three disorders in Iran.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data were retrieved from the global burden of disease (GBD) study 2019 to investigate the epidemiological features of the burden of RA, OA, and LBP and the attributed burden to their risk factors in Iran and its provinces.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The total number of OA, RA, and LBP increased from 1990 to 2019. Although the age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) of LBP decreased by \u22128.4%, the ASIR of OA and RA increased by 7.3% and 7.6% (reached 445.0 (95% uncertainty interval 395.9 to 501.9) and 5.0 (4.5 to 5.6) per 100,000 population in 2019, respectively). The age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR) of OA and RA increased by 7.0% and 9.3%, respectively (5588.2 (5041.2 to 6228.6) and 109.1 (97.8 to 120.9) in 2019) while, the ASPR of LBP decreased by 9.5% (8,486.5 (7,533.8 to 9,528.3) in 2019). Females were more prone to establish OA and RA, but males were more predisposed to developing LBP. The highest OA incidence rate was presented in 55\u201359 years with a decreasing pattern over 59 years, 35\u201339 years with a decreasing pattern for older patients for RA, and 75\u201379 years with an increasing LBP incidence observed as age increased.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>LBP, OA, and RA are still significant health issues, and the number of patients is increasing, which imposes much burden. The increase in the prevalence of MSDs in Iran alarmingly highlights the need for immediate policies designed to reduce their burden. 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