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Program Descriptions![]() TennesseeTennessee Arthritis ProgramState BurdenIn Tennessee, in 2003, arthritis affected nearly one of three adults (1.5 million adults have arthritis). Tennessee’s arthritis program works statewide with partners to understand the burden of arthritis, to increase arthritis awareness, and implement programs, policies, and systems that will effect change. Consistent with national patterns, groups in Tennessee most at risk for arthritis are women, senior citizens, and individuals with low-income or low-education levels. The prevalence arthritis increases from 17.8% among residents aged 18–44 years to 41.42% in persons aged 45–64 years. The over 65 age group reported the highest levels, a dramatic 56.3%. Arthritis affects all race and ethnic groups with no significant variations of prevalence. However, whites (32.4%) are more likely to have arthritis than blacks (27.6%). Though arthritis affects both sexes, as is nationally, women are more likely to have this condition. Among females, 35.2% have arthritis, compared with 27.6% of the male population. Arthritis Coalition and PartnersA primary facilitator of program success is the relationship between the state’s arthritis program and the Arthritis Foundation—Tennessee Chapter. Establishing new and maintaining existing partnerships are a main concern of the Tennessee Arthritis Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is a 19 member professional structure serving as the guide for all statewide collaborations. Partnerships exist with Alpha Omicron Pi, Easter Seals (Turner Family Center), University of Tennessee, Belmont University, and Vanderbilt University and Medical Center. Intervention HighlightsDuring 2005, the Tennessee Arthritis Program reached 560 Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program participants, 20,987 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program participants, and 98,139 Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program participants by
Contact InformationMichael Gregory, MS, Director Page last reviewed: June 15, 2007 |
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