Program Descriptions

Kentucky Arthritis Program

Arthritis Burden in Kentucky

Nearly one of three adults or 33% of the adult population in Kentucky has doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Arthritis affects both males and females of all ages and racial and ethnic groups. Although arthritis affects all ages, its prevalence increases with age. In Kentucky, 14% of adults aged 18-44 years have arthritis, compared with 42% of those aged 45-64 yearsand 58% of those aged 65 years or older. Among women aged 18 years or older 36% have arthritis, compared with 28% of men.

Additional information about the burden of arthritis in Kentucky includes

• Of all adults with arthritis, 55% (528,000) have activity limitation due to their arthritis.
• Of working-age (18-64 years) adults with arthritis, 54% (337,000) have some work limitation due to their arthritis.
• In Kentucky, 40% (376,000) of adults who are obese have arthritis.

Data Source: 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS).

Planned Partnerships

• Kentucky Department of Aging and Independent Living
• Regional Area Agencies for Aging and Independent Living
• Journey to Wellness
• HumanaVitality
• YMCA of the USA
• Kentucky Broadcasters Association Public Education Program

Proposed lnterventions

• Arthritis Foundation Exercise Programs
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
• Enhance Fitness
• Walk with Ease (group led)
• Walk with Ease (self-directed)

Contact Information
Jennye Grider
Arthritis Program Manager
Kentucky Arthritis & Osteoporosis Program
Kentucky Department for Public Health
275 East Main Street, HS 2 WE
Frankfort, Kentucky 40621
Telephone: (502) 564-7996
Fax: (502) 564-4667
E-mail: Jennye.Grider@ky.gov

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