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See Latest ArticlesQuantifying the impact of transient joint symptoms, chronic joint symptoms, and arthritis: A population-based approach
Arthritis Care and Research , 10/02/09
Busija L et al. – This study documented the high prevalence and impact of joint conditions in the community. Chronic joint conditions affect daily life and are substantial barriers for effective public health interventions aimed at reducing obesity and inactivity.
Methods- Data from 2004 population-based South Australian Health Omnibus Survey (n = 2,840, ages 18-96 years) used
- Activity limitations assessed using 10 activity limitations questions from Short Form 36 health survey
- HRQOL assessed using Assessment of Quality of Life scale
- Half of respondents reported having joint problems, with 26%, 11%, and 13% reporting self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis, chronic joint symptoms, and transient joint symptoms
- Chronic joint conditions (self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis and chronic joint symptoms) accounted for 74% of joint problems and associated with higher odds of activity limitations and poorer HRQOL
- Frequency of transient and chronic joint symptoms was highest among middle-aged participants (ages 45-54 years for transient and 45-64 years for chronic joint symptoms) and those who had a BMI in obese range
- Prevalence of self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis increased with age and was higher among women and those who were overweight or obese
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