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Program Descriptions![]() KansasKansas Arthritis ProgramState BurdenIn 2007, an estimated 569,000 adult Kansans (27.5% of the population) reported having doctor-diagnosed arthritis. The individuals with the highest prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis are adults aged 65 years and older (55%), women (31%), adults with an annual income less than $35,000 (34.0%) and adults who are not college graduates (31%). Individual adults that are overweight or obese (31%) as well as individuals that are physically inactive (43%) had a higher prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis. The effects of doctor-diagnosed arthritis on an individual are apparent as 37% of adults with arthritis have activity limitations due to arthritis or joint symptoms. The prevalence of arthritis and other chronic diseases are displayed below:
ACT (Arthritis Community Taskforce)The members of ACT are dedicated individuals with an interest in reducing the impact of arthritis for the people of Kansas. The members represent organizations that work with individuals with arthritis and individuals that deal with the effects of arthritis on a daily basis. ACT meets face to face three times a year to increase the awareness of arthritis, increase the knowledge of and participation in evidence-based programs, discuss results of the data collection to determine the impact of arthritis, and develop a policy agenda. ACT accomplishes this by monitoring progress and updating the state plan “Arthritis in Kansas”, developing burden reports and fact sheets, sharing successes and planning for future implementation of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Self-Help Programs, the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, EnhanceFitness and the CDC Health Communications campaign “Physical Activity: the Arthritis Pain Reliever” through system delivery partners and collaboration with other chronic disease programs. Key Partners
Proposed Intervention ActivitiesThe goal over the next four years is to expand participation in the above mentioned evidence-based programs to at least 21,840 Kansans or 4% of adults with arthritis in Kansas as required by CDC funding. The Kansas Arthritis Program plans to reach this goal by implementing the following activities in 2008–2009:
Kansas Arthritis Program Web site, 2005 Arthritis Impact Report Describing the Burden of Arthritis in the State of Kansas and “Arthritis in Kansas” state plan available. Contact InformationMarti Macchi, M.Ed., Director Special Studies Page last reviewed: August 11, 2008 |
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