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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division of Adult and Community Health
Health Care and Aging Studies Branch
Arthritis Program
Mailstop K-51
4770 Buford Highway NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
Phone: 770.488.5464
Fax: 770.488.5964
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National Arthritis Survey Completed
Since existing national surveys and data bases provide little
data about people with arthritis, the Arthritis Conditions Health Effects
Survey (ACHES) was conducted to bridge this data gap. ACHES
surveyed 2,238 persons with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms aged 45
years or older found by using random digit dialing between June 2005 and March
2006. Data were gathered on symptoms, limitations, levels of physical
functioning, effects of arthritis on work, knowledge and attitudes about
arthritis, self-management of arthritis, physical activity, anxiety and
depression, and demographics. Data from ACHES will be used to better
target existing interventions and provide answers to key questions on
the effects of arthritis and management strategies for the disease.
Page last reviewed: June 15, 2007
Page last modified: December 1, 2006
Content Source: Division of
Adult and Community Health,
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