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Prevalence and Correlates of
Arthritis-Attributable Work Limitation in the U.S. Population Among
Persons Ages 18–64: 2002 National Health Interview Survey Data —Approximately
1 in 20 working age (18-64 years) U.S. adults, or nearly 7 million
Americans, report being limited in some aspect of work for pay (amount,
type or ability to work) because of arthritis. Among those with
doctor-diagnosed arthritis, approximately 1 in 3 report work limitation.
Arthritis-attributable work limitation
disproportionately affects minority groups. There are opportunities
to reduce arthritis impact by implementing effective interventions to
preserve and improve function.
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National and State Medical Expenditures
and Lost Earnings Attributable to Arthritis and Other Rheumatic
Conditions — In 2003, arthritis and other rheumatic conditions (AORC)
cost the United States $127.8 billion ($80.8 billion in medical care
expenditures and $47.0 billion in lost earnings), up from $86.2 billion
in 1997. Total costs attributable to AORC in the states ranged from
$225.5 million in the District of Columbia to $12.1 billion in
California. Increasing physical activity, maintaining healthy weight,
and expanding the use of self-management education among persons with
AORC may help slow the rise in these costs and improve quality of life
of persons with AORC.
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Prevalence of Doctor-Diagnosed
Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitations, 2003–2005
— Arthritis affects 1 in 5, or 46 million, US adults, making it one of
the most common chronic conditions. Over 40%, or nearly 19 million, adults with
arthritis are limited in their activities because of their arthritis.
Increasing physical activity, losing excess weight, and participating in
self-management education classes have been shown to reduce pain,
improve functional limitations and mental health, and reduce disability
among persons with arthritis.
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State Prevalence Of
Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity
Limitations, 2003 — In adults in states and territories, the 2003
prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis ranged from 17.9% to 37.2% and
that of arthritis-attributable activity limitation ranged from 6.3% to
16.7%, with particularly high rates in southern states. Arthritis and
arthritis-attributable activity limitation are common problems in all
states and territories and likely to increase in the future.
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Physical Activity in Men and Women with
Arthritis — Physical activity has been shown to reduce pain and
improve function and mental health among people with arthritis, yet
adults with arthritis are significantly less likely to engage in
recommended levels of moderate or vigorous physical activity, and 37% of
adults with arthritis are inactive.
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Projected Rise in Arthritis Prevalence
— By 2030, nearly 67 million (25%) of US adults will have
doctor-diagnosed arthritis. In addition, adults with
arthritis-attributable activity limitation are projected to increase
from 16.9 million (7.9%) to 25 million (9.3% of the US adult population)
by 2030. These projections herald an increasing societal and health care
system burden.
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Monitoring Arthritis Management — For persons with arthritis, arthritis education has been shown to help reduce pain, yet only 1 in 10 have taken such courses. Health-care providers and persons with arthritis are missing opportunities to improve health through recommending or participating in arthritis self-management education. Many people are unaware of the programs the CDC recommends for people with arthritis. Read the results of a new study. |
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Racial/Ethnic Differences in Arthritis — Arthritis is a frequent problem with a large impact on all racial/ethnic groups, but the disabling effects of arthritis (arthritis-attributable activity limitations, work limitations, and severe pain) affect racial/ethnic minorities more severely. ...more |
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Page last reviewed: June 8, 2008
Page last modified: April 3, 2007
Content Source: Division of
Adult and Community Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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