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A public health approach to addressing arthritis in older adults: The most common cause of disability

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  • Hootman, J.M.
  • Helmick, C.G.
  • Brady, T.J.

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Arthritis is highly prevalent and is the leading cause of disability among older adults in the United States owing to the aging of the population and increases in the prevalence of risk factors (e.g., obesity). Arthritis will play a large role in the health-related quality of life, functional independence, and disability of older adults in the upcoming decades. We have emphasized the role of the public health system in reducing the impact of this large and growing public health problem, and we have presented priority public health actions.

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  • Hootman, J.M. & Helmick, C.G. & Brady, T.J., 2012. "A public health approach to addressing arthritis in older adults: The most common cause of disability," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 102(3), pages 426-433.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2011.300423_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300423
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    1. Sharpe, Patricia A. & Wilcox, Sara & Schoffman, Danielle E. & Baruth, Meghan, 2017. "“Participation, satisfaction, perceived benefits, and maintenance of behavioral self-management strategies in a self-directed exercise program for adults with arthritis”," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 60(C), pages 143-150.
    2. Miriam Mutambudzi & Kene Henkens, 2020. "Chronic health conditions and work-related stress in older adults participating in the Dutch workforce," European Journal of Ageing, Springer, vol. 17(4), pages 499-508, December.

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