LAMAS Report
The Latin American Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis:
exploring the patient perspective
and economic burden
LAMAS is the Latin American component of IMAS. It is made up of respondents from four countries:
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The significant physical, psychological and socioeconomic impacts of
axSpA in Latin America are clearly demonstrated in the data provided by LAMAS participants. Nearly every
aspect of an individual’s life can be affected by axSpA, with a clear link demonstrated between delayed
diagnosis, poorly managed disease and worse health outcomes.
We have published this report, including strategic recommendations, aimed at healthcare systems and policymakers.
These recommendations include coordinating regional action to reduce diagnostic delay, strengthening specialist
care, ensuring equitable access to effective treatments, integrating mental health into clinical practice, and
promoting multidisciplinary care models. Improving axSpA care is not only a clinical priority but also a matter of
public health, social equity and long-term health system sustainability.
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Watch these short (approx. 1 minute) videos about why the LAMAS Report is so important.
Azalea Rojas, Mexico (Spanish with English subtitles)
Fernando Sommerfleck, Argentina (Spanish)
Julieth Buitrago, Colômbia (Spanish)
Rafael Antônio Comparsi Laranja, Brasil (Portuguese)