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Body mass index, weight change, and incidence of self-reported physician-diagnosed arthritis among women

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  • Sahyoun, N.R.
  • Hochberg, M.C.
  • Helmick, C.G.
  • Harris, T.
  • Pamuk, E.R.

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Objectives. This study examined the relationship between body mass index (BMI), weight change, and arthritis in women. Methods. Data were taken from the 1982-1984 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Epidemiologic Follow-Up Study of 3617 women, aged 25 to 74 years. Results. Women with a BMI greater than 32 at initial interview were at significantly higher risk of developing arthritis than women with a BMI of 19 to 21.9. Compared with stable-weight women with a BMI of less than 25, women who were obese at initial interview (BMI >29) and who subsequently maintained their weight or gained more than 10% of their body weight were at significantly higher risk of developing arthritis. Conclusions. Attaining and maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of developing arthritis.

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  • Sahyoun, N.R. & Hochberg, M.C. & Helmick, C.G. & Harris, T. & Pamuk, E.R., 1999. "Body mass index, weight change, and incidence of self-reported physician-diagnosed arthritis among women," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 89(3), pages 391-394.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1999:89:3:391-394_7
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