Arthritis
Publications and Materials
Below are selected publications and materials related to arthritis. Please note the year of publication may be later than the year(s) the data represent.
2010 Publications and Materials
Osteoarthritis
and You
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful and often limiting joint disease that
affects 27 million American adults. Women have higher rates than men,
especially after age 50. Learn more about managing arthritis symptoms.
2009 Publications and Materials
Arthritis
as a Potential Barrier to Physical Activity among Adults With Heart
Disease- United States, 2005 and 2007 (2/27/09)
The results indicated that, for the 2 years combined, arthritis affected 57.4%
of adults with heart disease (HD), compared with 27.4% of adults in the general
population. Among adults with HD, the likelihood of physical inactivity was 30%
greater compared with that of persons with HD but without arthritis, when adjusted
for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education level, and body mass index.
2007 Publications and Materials
Arthritis
Burden and Impact are Greater among U.S. Women than Men: Intervention
Opportunities (NIH) (8/31/07)
Women of all ages bear a disproportionate burden of arthritis and its
impacts compared with men. Safe, effective interventions to prevent or
delay arthritis impact, such as self-management education programs, physical
activity, and weight management remain underused- meaning that people
are missing opportunities to minimize arthritis impact.
Related Links
Arthritis: Women’s Health Topics
A-Z
View women’s health resources related to arthritis.
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Fast Stats A-Z:
Arthritis Statistics
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Page last modified: July 29, 2010
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