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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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State Programs
Program Descriptions
California
California Arthritis Program
Burden
In 2003, more than 22% of adult Californians have doctor-diagnosed
arthritis (5.5 million adults). While only 8% of Californians between
the ages of 18–44 reported having arthritis, the prevalence increases to
29% for Californians who are between the ages of 45–64. The highest
rates of arthritis are reported by Californians aged 65 years or older. More than
half of the Californians older than 65 have arthritis (58%). Arthritis
affects all race and ethnic groups. Black Californians are slightly more
likely (30%) to have arthritis than white Californians (28%). The
prevalence of arthritis among Hispanics is almost 15%. Lack of physical
activity and obesity are risk factors for arthritis pain and functional
limitation. More than 40% of people with arthritis do not get sufficient
amounts of physical activity and an additional 18% report being
inactive. Among adults with arthritis, almost 30% are obese and another
36% are overweight.
California Arthritis Network
The California Arthritis Network is comprised of nonprofit
organizations, professionals, and community volunteers who are committed
to raising the awareness of arthritis, improving the quality of life and
preventing disability from arthritis. The network emphasizes the
implementation of sustainable, evidence-based programs for people with
arthritis.
Key Partners
- Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter
- Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern California Chapter
- Arthritis Foundation, San Diego Chapter
- Arthritis Foundation, Southern California Chapter
Intervention and Partnership Highlights
Since 2003, the California Arthritis Partnership Program has focused
on expanding access to the Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program and
the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program among the Hispanic population.
- Initially offered only in Orange County, the Arthritis Self-Help
Program is now available in Riverside County and Ventura County. In
addition, the Arthritis Foundation, Southern California Chapter has
collaborated with Arthritis Foundation Northern and Northeastern
California Chapters to export the Spanish Arthritis Self-Help Course
to Fresno and Santa Rosa.
- The Health Communications Campaign encouraging physical activity
is being used by the Arthritis Foundation, Southern California and
Northeastern California Chapters.
- In 2005, Californians with arthritis participated in 1,247
evidence based programs reaching 11,179 Californians with arthritis.
While the majority of California’s programs are offered in English,
77 of these programs were offered in Spanish. Through these
programs, 654 Californians with arthritis participated in the
Arthritis Self-Help Program; 3,587 in the Arthritis Foundation
Exercise Program, and 6,938 in the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic
Program.
Program Documents
Contact information
Pamela Ford-Keach, MS
Chief, California Arthritis Partnership Program
California Department of Health Services
MS 7210
P.O. Box 997413
Sacramento, CA 95899-7413
Telephone: (916) 552-9916
Fax: (916) 552-9993
E-mail: pford@dhs.ca.gov
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Page last modified: August 4, 2006
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