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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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Information for
State Coordinators
Reference Documents
Historical Documents
Public Health Framework
A Public Health Framework for CDC-State Arthritis Prevention Programs
- Target Population: Persons affected by arthritis.
- Arthritis: Diagnosed arthritis, symptoms of arthritis or
chronic joint symptom.
- Overall Program Goal: Increase quality of life among persons
with arthritis.
Immediate Effects:
Increase:
- Awareness of the signs, symptoms, and management options of/for
arthritis.
- Awareness of the need for early diagnosis and appropriate management.
- Inclusion of self management as part of routine medical care for
arthritis.
- Participation in self management programs among persons with
arthritis.
Short Term Goals:
- Increase early diagnosis and appropriate management.
- Improve/increase self management attitudes and behaviors among
persons with arthritis.
Long Term Goals:
- Decrease pain and disability among persons with arthritis.
- Improve physical, psychosocial and work function among persons with
arthritis.
Framework Logic Model
![Flowchart showing a public health framework to grow state arthritis programs](images/logic_model.gif)
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