Monitoring progress in arthritis management--United States and 25 states, 2003.

From: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report | Date: May 20, 2005| Author: Hootman, JM.; Langmaid, G.; Helmick, CG.; Bolen, J.; Kim, I.; Shih, M.; Brady, TJ.; Sniezek, J. | Copyright information

Arthritis is a chronic disease affecting an estimated 43 million (20.8%) U.S. adults and is the leading cause of disability in the United States (1,2). Arthritis results in activity and work limitations, decreased quality of life, and substantial burden to the U.S. health-care system (2-4). Promotion of arthritis self-management through weight counseling, physical activity counseling, and arthritis education can reduce pain, improve function and quality of life, and delay disabilit...

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