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Program Descriptions![]() UtahUtah Arthritis Program
State BurdenArthritis affects about 22.3% or 365,000 adult Utahans. Consistent with national patterns, groups in Utah most at risk for arthritis are women, senior citizens and individuals with low-income or low-education levels. Self-reported arthritis ranges from 7.3 percent among persons aged 18 to 34 years of age to 57.2 percent among those aged 65 years and older. Those with arthritis were almost four times as likely to report seven or more days of poor physical health in the past month, and 1.6 times as likely to report seven or more days of poor mental health in the past month than those without arthritis. Over half (53.8%) of those with arthritis were overweight or obese. 25.6% of Utah adults with arthritis were physically inactive, compared to 15.9% of adults without arthritis. 35.9% of Utah adults with arthritis also reported they are limited in their usual activities. The prevalence of arthritis in the Hispanic population is 16.8%. Hispanics report more negative health consequences due to their arthritis than do non-Hispanic whites. They were twice as likely to report pain limited their activities and were twice as likely to be inactive. Utah Arthritis Advisory Council (UAAC)The UAAC is a group committed to improving the lives of persons affected by arthritis. The UAAC is made up of persons with arthritis, physical therapists, rheumatologists, health clinic staff, ethnic minority representation, Salt Lake City Aging Services Senior Center staff, Utah Department of Health Arthritis Program staff, and Arthritis Foundation staff. The UAAC is committed to improving the REACH of the Arthritis Foundation evidence-based intervention programs. The UAAC also assists with developing a state plan designed to involve many partners. Key Partners
Intervention and Partnership HighlightsDuring 2005, the Utah Arthritis Program increased the REACH of the Arthritis Foundation Evidence Based Programs, specifically the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP), Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program (AFAP) and Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program (AFSHP) by Fourth quarter data from 2005 indicate the AFAP has reached 508 individuals, the AFEP has reached 53 individuals and the AFSHP has reached 69 individuals. Complete 2005 REACH data is not available at this time.
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Contact InformationNicole Bissonette, MPH, CHES Page last reviewed: June 15, 2007 |
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