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Complete Health Indicator Report of Arthritis prevalence

Definition

Percentage of persons who have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia.

Numerator

Includes survey respondents ages 18 and older who reported being told by a doctor or other health professional that they had some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia. Excludes those with missing, don't know, and refused answers.

Denominator

Includes survey respondents ages 18 and older. Excludes those with missing, don't know, or refused answers.

Data Interpretation Issues

Because age affects the likelihood of having arthritis, it is beneficial to adjust for the effect of age when comparing populations. This helps determine if certain populations have factors that contribute to arthritis prevalence other than the effect of age. Beginning in 2011, BRFSS data included both landline and cell phone respondent data along with a new weighting methodology called iterative proportional fitting, or raking. This methodology utilizes additional demographic information (such as education, race, and marital status) in the weighting procedure. Both of these methodology changes were implemented to account for an increased number of U.S. households without landline phones and an under-representation of certain demographic groups that were not well-represented in the sample. More details about these changes can be found at: [https://ibis.health.utah.gov/pdf/opha/resource/brfss/RakingImpact2011.pdf].

Why Is This Important?

Arthritis affects 54 million adults (1 in every 4) in the United States and is projected to increase. Arthritis is a leading cause of disability and is associated with substantial activity limitation, work disability, and reduced quality of life. In 2021, the percentage of Utah adults aged 18 and older with arthritis was 21 percent (crude rate). This represents approximately 508,337 individuals based on the estimated Utah population 18 and older for 2021.

Healthy People Objective AOCBC-8:

Increase the proportion of adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis who have had effective, evidence-based arthritis education as an integral part of the management of their condition
U.S. Target: 11.7 percent
State Target: 12.1 percent

How Are We Doing?

Roughly one in every five Utah adults reported having arthritis over the past several years. As people age, the likelihood of having arthritis increases. For example, 5.8 percent of adults aged 18-34 reported having arthritis whereas one in every two (51.8 percent) adults 65 years and older reported having arthritis (combined years 2019-2021). As the older adult population increases in the coming years, the prevalence of arthritis is also projected to increase. Women 65 years and older were the most likely to have arthritis with 57.8 percent reporting arthritis. This was significantly greater than the rate for men of the same age (46.7 percent). Women were more likely to have arthritis for all age groups. Other groups that were less likely to have arthritis included college graduates, Hispanics, and adults making more than $75,000 a year when compared to those with less education, non-Hispanics, and those making less than $75,000 a year, respectively. Arthritis prevalence also differed by geographic location. The age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis (combined years 2018-2020) in local health districts ranged from a low of 19.1 percent in Summit County Health District to a high of 32.1 percent in Southeast Utah Health District. Health districts with rates significantly lower than the state rate included Summit County and Wasatch County. Health districts with rates significantly higher than the state rate included Southeast Utah, Tooele County, Central Utah, Weber-Morgan, and TriCounty.

How Do We Compare With the U.S.?

The age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis in Utah was 21.9 percent in 2021, which was the same as the U.S. age-adjusted rate.

What Is Being Done?

The Healthy Aging Program focuses on measuring the occurrence of arthritis in Utah, increasing arthritis awareness and educational opportunities, and promoting participation in programs proven to help persons with arthritis, pain, and other chronic conditions. Additionally, the Healthy Aging Program supports health systems, clinics, and physicians using strategies and resources that support healthcare provider-patient counseling to increase physical activity and referrals to the evidence-based workshops and exercise classes [https://www.selfmanagementresource.com/programs/small-group/chronic-disease-self-management/ proven] to help patients improve their mental and physical health.

Evidence-based Practices

The Healthy Aging Program (HAP) partners with healthcare, nonprofit, and government organizations across Utah to deliver evidence-based workshops to help people better manage arthritis, pain, and other chronic conditions. Schedules and locations of these workshops can be found at [http://livingwell.utah.gov/]. The HAP recommends and supports the *Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs, EnhanceFitness, Walk With Ease, Living Well with a Disability, Tai Chi, and the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program which have been proven to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis and other chronic conditions. *Chronic Disease Self-Management programs include:[[br]] - Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) as known as Living Well with Chronic Conditions[[br]] - Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) also known as Living Well with Diabetes[[br]] - Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) also known as Living Well with Chronic Pain[[br]] - Tomando Control de su Salud (Spanish CDSMP)[[br]] - Better Choices Better Health (online CDSMP)[[br]] [[br]] For additional information on these programs visit [https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/interventions/index.htm] or [http://livingwell.utah.gov/].

Available Services

To find and register for an evidence-based program in your area please visit:[[br]] [https://livingwell.utah.gov/][[br]] or call the Health Resource Line at:[[br]] 1-888-222-2542[[br]] Other resources for people with arthritis are available at: Utah Department of Health and Human Services[[br]] Healthy Aging Program[[br]] Bureau of Health Promotion and Prevention[[br]] [https://healthyaging.health.utah.gov/][[br]] Arthritis Foundation[[br]] 1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600[[br]] Atlanta, Georgia 30309[[br]] 1(800) 283-7800[[br]] 888-391-9389[[br]] Information Evidence-Based Programs:[[br]] [https://www.selfmanagementresource.com/][[br]] [http://www.projectenhance.org/][[br]] Rheumatologists in Utah[[br]] [http://health.usnews.com/doctors/city-index/utah/rheumatologists]

Health Program Information

The vision of the Healthy Aging Program is to increase self-management skills and improve the quality of life for all Utahns affected by arthritis and other chronic conditions. The Healthy Aging Program provides technical assistance and coordination to increase awareness, expand reach, and achieve sustainability of evidence-based self-management programs for all Utahns affected by arthritis and other chronic conditions through statewide partnerships. Contact livingwell@utah.gov for questions about providing, referring, or increasing physician counseling for patients into evidence-based programs. Visit [http://livingwell.utah.gov/ LivingWell.Utah.Gov] to find a workshop for yourself or a loved one.


Related Indicators

Relevant Population Characteristics

The population characteristic most relevant to arthritis is the age distribution of the population. As the Utah population ages, a greater percentage of Utahns will be at risk for developing arthritis. People with arthritis are also more likely to report being obese, depressed, and to getting injured from falling.

Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:


Health Care System Factors

The aging population in Utah is likely to lead to an increase in the prevalence of arthritis that can have dramatic consequences in terms of disability and health care expenditures. Access to health care is still a problem for many Utahns. Individuals who cannot obtain needed health care tend to have higher rates of death and disability from chronic disease. Cost is the most commonly reported barrier to getting needed health care.

Related Health Care System Factors Indicators:


Risk Factors

The prevalence of arthritis increases with age. Females are more likely to report arthritis than males. White, non-Hispanic individuals are more likely to report arthritis than Hispanic persons. Being overweight or obese and smoking are also risk factors. Specific genes are associated with a higher risk of certain types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), and ankylosing spondylitis. Other risk factors include joint injuries, infection, and occupations that involve repetitive knee bending and squatting.

Related Risk Factors Indicators:


Health Status Outcomes

In 2021, 25.8 percent of Utah adults with arthritis reported being in fair or poor health, and 33.7 percent reported experiencing seven or more days in the last month when their physical health was not good (age-adjusted rates). The relationship between arthritis and mental health is less dramatic than physical health but still of great importance as 35.6 percent of adults with arthritis reported seven or more days of poor mental health in the past month. This is significantly higher than the 22.3 percent of adults without arthritis that reported seven or more days or poor mental health in the past month (age-adjusted rates).

Related Health Status Outcomes Indicators:




Graphical Data Views

Arthritis prevalence by age group and sex, Utah, 2019-2021 combined years

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Arthritis prevalence increases as people age and is significantly more common among women than men. For combined years 2019-2021, 5.8 percent of Utah adults aged 18-34 and 51.8 percent of adults 65 years and older reported having arthritis. Women 65 years and older were the most likely to have arthritis with roughly 1 in 2 women having a diagnosis of arthritis (56.6 percent).
Males vs. FemalesAge GroupPercentage of adultsLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 8
Male18-344.6%3.9%5.4%
Male35-4913.7%12.5%15.0%
Male50-6429.0%27.3%30.8%
Male65+46.2%44.4%48.1%
Female18-347.1%6.2%8.2%
Female35-4917.0%15.7%18.4%
Female50-6438.8%36.9%40.8%
Female65+56.6%54.9%58.4%

Data Notes

Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was self-reported and was not confirmed by a health-care provider; however, such self-reports have been shown to be acceptable for surveillance purposes.

Data Source

Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)


Arthritis prevalence by ethnicity, Utah, 2019-2021 combined years

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People of Hispanic ethnicity are significantly less likely to report having arthritis those that are non-Hispanic.
Hispanic EthnicityAge-adjusted percentage of adultsLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 2
Hispanic/Latino16.2%14.5%18.1%
Non-Hispanic/Latino23.6%23.1%24.2%

Data Notes

Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was self-reported and was not confirmed by a health-care provider; however, such self-reports have been shown to be acceptable for surveillance purposes.   [[br]] [[br]] Age-adjusted to the U.S. 2000 standard population for comparison purposes. Age-adjusted rates are based on 5 age groups: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, and 65+.

Data Source

Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)


Arthritis prevalence by local health district, Utah, 2019-2021 combined years and U.S., 2018

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The age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis for combined years 2019-2021 in local health districts ranged from a low of 19.3 percent in Summit County Health District to a high of 32.1 percent in Southeast Utah Health District. Health districts with arthritis prevalence significantly lower than the state rate included Summit County and Wasatch County. Health districts with rates significantly higher than the state rate included Southeast Utah, Tooele County, Central Utah, Weber-Morgan, and TriCounty.
Local Health DistrictAge-adjusted percentage of adultsLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 15
Bear River23.4%21.5%25.5%
Central26.0%23.6%28.5%
Davis County25.0%23.5%26.6%
Salt Lake County21.3%20.4%22.2%
San Juan20.9%16.4%26.3%
Southeast32.1%28.8%35.6%
Southwest23.2%21.4%25.1%
Summit19.3%16.5%22.5%
Tooele25.9%23.3%28.7%
TriCounty24.7%22.4%27.0%
Utah County21.0%19.9%22.1%
Wasatch20.1%16.8%23.7%
Weber-Morgan26.6%24.8%28.5%
State of Utah22.7%22.2%23.2%
U.S.23.7%23.5%24.0%

Data Notes

Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was self-reported and was not confirmed by a health-care provider; however, such self-reports have been shown to be acceptable for surveillance purposes.   [[br]][[br]] Age-adjusted to the U.S. 2000 standard population for comparison purposes. Age-adjusted rates are based on 5 age groups: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, and 65+.

Data Sources

  • Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
  • Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data, US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


Prevalence of arthritis by race, Utah, 2019-2021 combined years

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For combined years 2019-2021, those of Pacific Islander race had a significantly lower prevalence of arthritis than all races combined.
RaceAge-adjusted percentage of adultsLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 6
American Indian/Alaska Native26.6%22.4%31.3%
Asian11.2%8.1%15.3%
Black, African American16.2%11.5%22.4%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander15.8%10.2%23.5%
White23.2%22.7%23.8%
All Races22.9%22.4%23.4%

Data Notes

Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was self-reported and was not confirmed by a health-care provider; however, such self-reports have been shown to be acceptable for surveillance purposes.   [[br]] [[br]] Age-adjusted to the U.S. 2000 standard population for comparison purposes. Age-adjusted rates for race are based on three age groups: 18-34, 35-49, and 50+.

Data Source

Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)


Prevalence of arthritis by education level, Utah adults 25+, 2019-2021 combined years

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Among adults 25 years of age and older, college graduates were significantly less likely to report having arthritis than all other adults with fewer years of education.
Education LevelAge-adjusted percentage of adults 25 and olderLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 5
Less Than High School25.7%23.1%28.4%
H.S. Grad or G.E.D.26.8%25.6%28.0%
Some Post High School28.2%27.2%29.2%
College Graduate21.8%21.1%22.6%
Total25.5%25.0%26.1%

Data Notes

Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was self-reported and was not confirmed by a health-care provider; however, such self-reports have been shown to be acceptable for surveillance purposes.   [[br]] [[br]] Age-adjusted to the U.S. 2000 standard population for comparison purposes. Age-adjusted rates are based on four age groups: 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, and 65+.

Data Source

Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)


Prevalence of arthritis by income, Utah, 2019-2021 combined years

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The prevalence of arthritis decreases with increasing annual income. For those people making less than $25,000 per year, 27.8 percent reported having arthritis. This was significantly more than the 20.9 percent of people with arthritis among those making $75,000 or more per year.
Income CategoryAge-adjusted percentage of adultsLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 5
<$25,00027.8%26.1%29.6%
$25,000-$49,99924.3%23.0%25.6%
$50,000-$74,99923.6%22.3%24.9%
$75,000+20.9%20.1%21.7%
Total22.7%22.2%23.2%

Data Notes

Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was self-reported and was not confirmed by a health-care provider; however, such self-reports have been shown to be acceptable for surveillance purposes.   [[br]] [[br]] Age-adjusted rates are based on 5 age groups: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, and 65+.

Data Source

Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)


Prevalence of arthritis by disability, Utah, 2019-2021 combined years

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Disability status and arthritis prevalence are positively correlated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis is a [https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/arthritis.htm leading cause of work disability].
Disability TypeAge-adjusted percentage of adultsLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 7
Cognitive disability38.4%36.5%40.3%
Mobility disability54.4%51.2%57.6%
Self-care disability54.5%49.3%59.5%
Independent living disability47.5%44.7%50.4%
Difficulty seeing or blind35.1%31.6%38.7%
Difficulty hearing or deaf35.6%32.5%38.8%
No disability18.0%17.4%18.5%

Data Notes

Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was self-reported and was not confirmed by a health-care provider; however, such self-reports have been shown to be acceptable for surveillance purposes.

Data Source

Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)


Prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis by Utah small area, 2019-2021 combined years

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For [https://ibis.health.utah.gov/pdf/resorce/UtahSmallAreaInfo.pdf Utah Small Areas], arthritis prevalence ranged from a high of 34.5 percent in Syracuse to a low of 15.1 percent in Park City. Utah Small Areas with arthritis prevalence statistically greater than the state rate included: Syracuse, South Ogden, Carbon County, Emery County, Brigham City, Ogden (downtown), Clearfield Area/Hooper, Roy/Hooper, Central (other), and Tooele Valley. Utah Small Areas with arthritis prevalence less than the overall state rate included: Cache County (other)/Rich County (all), Mapleton, Salt Lake City (Avenues), Cottonwood, Provo (West City Center), Alpine, and Park City.
Utah Small AreasAge-adjusted percentage of adultsLower LimitUpper LimitNote
Record Count: 100
Brigham City30.4%25.0%36.3%
Box Elder Co (Other) V227.3%20.3%35.6%
Tremonton20.2%15.3%26.2%
Logan V221.4%18.1%25.3%
North Logan24.5%18.6%31.6%
Cache (Other)/Rich (All) V216.7%13.4%20.7%
Hyrum28.7%20.1%39.2%
Smithfield20.6%14.3%28.8%
Ben Lomond25.3%21.9%29.0%
Weber County (East)19.1%15.7%22.9%
Morgan County26.8%18.7%36.8%
Ogden (Downtown)29.1%24.5%34.2%
South Ogden33.7%28.3%39.6%
Roy/Hooper27.0%22.7%31.8%
Riverdale25.1%19.5%31.6%
Clearfield Area/Hooper29.1%25.1%33.4%
Layton/South Weber23.3%20.3%26.5%
Kaysville/Fruit Heights22.4%18.3%27.3%
Syracuse34.5%29.2%40.2%
Centerville23.3%17.1%31.0%
Farmington22.3%16.7%29.0%
North Salt Lake17.2%11.9%24.3%
Woods Cross/West Bountiful23.6%16.8%32.1%
Bountiful23.6%19.8%27.9%
SLC (Rose Park)18.6%13.7%24.7%
SLC (Avenues)16.1%11.4%22.4%
SLC (Foothill/East Bench)25.2%19.0%32.7%
Magna23.6%18.2%30.1%
SLC (Glendale) V218.7%12.8%26.4%
West Valley (Center)22.2%17.9%27.3%
West Valley (West) V221.6%16.9%27.3%
West Valley (East) V224.9%20.5%29.8%
SLC (Downtown) V217.5%13.2%22.9%
SLC (Southeast Liberty)20.5%15.2%27.0%
South Salt Lake19.6%14.7%25.5%
SLC (Sugar House)19.7%16.0%24.0%
Millcreek (South)19.8%14.8%25.9%
Millcreek (East)22.1%17.0%28.1%
Holladay V219.8%15.1%25.4%
Cottonwood16.0%12.8%19.9%
Kearns V223.9%18.9%29.7%
Taylorsville (E)/Murray (W)26.5%22.0%31.6%
Taylorsville (West)22.6%18.5%27.3%
Murray23.3%18.9%28.4%
Midvale19.6%14.9%25.4%
West Jordan (Northeast) V221.5%17.1%26.6%
West Jordan (Southeast)20.0%16.1%24.5%
West Jordan (W)/Copperton26.4%21.3%32.3%
South Jordan V218.1%14.1%22.8%
Daybreak19.2%14.6%24.8%
Sandy (West)17.3%12.4%23.4%
Sandy (Center) V223.7%19.0%29.3%
Sandy (Northeast)22.7%17.0%29.7%
Sandy (Southeast)23.0%18.2%28.6%
Draper20.7%16.0%26.4%
Riverton/Bluffdale20.4%16.6%24.7%
Herriman21.7%17.6%26.4%
Tooele County (Other)26.8%21.7%32.6%
Tooele Valley26.2%23.1%29.5%
Eagle Mountain/Cedar Valley17.7%13.1%23.4%
Lehi21.2%17.7%25.1%
Saratoga Springs20.6%16.0%26.2%
American Fork26.5%22.5%30.9%
Alpine15.3%10.5%21.7%
Pleasant Grove/Lindon20.0%16.8%23.8%
Orem (North)20.7%16.9%25.1%
Orem (West)21.8%17.3%27.2%
Orem (East)22.2%17.1%28.3%
Provo/BYU20.9%16.8%25.6%
Provo (West City Center)15.8%12.1%20.3%
Provo (East City Center)19.6%13.9%26.8%*
Salem City20.4%13.5%29.6%
Spanish Fork20.2%16.5%24.5%
Springville24.8%19.4%31.1%
Mapleton16.4%11.7%22.7%
Utah County (South) V225.3%18.6%33.5%
Payson21.6%16.8%27.3%
Park City15.1%12.2%18.5%
Summit County (East)24.3%19.6%29.7%
Wasatch County20.1%16.8%23.7%
Daggett and Uintah County25.0%22.1%28.2%
Duchesne County24.4%21.0%28.1%
Nephi/Mona17.7%12.3%24.9%
Delta/Fillmore28.8%21.4%37.5%
Sanpete Valley26.7%21.5%32.5%
Central (Other)27.0%22.8%31.6%
Richfield/Monroe/Salina26.6%21.7%32.3%
Carbon County33.2%28.8%37.8%
Emery County32.8%26.6%39.7%
Grand County24.1%18.4%30.8%
Blanding/Monticello22.6%16.9%29.7%
San Juan County (Other)18.0%12.1%25.9%
St. George21.7%18.9%24.8%
Washington Co (Other) V215.8%10.6%22.8%
Washington City29.0%21.8%37.4%
Hurricane/La Verkin22.2%17.1%28.2%
Ivins/Santa Clara21.5%15.1%29.7%
Cedar City24.9%20.6%29.8%
Southwest LHD (Other)23.5%18.8%29.0%
State of Utah22.7%22.2%23.2%

Data Notes

Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was self-reported and was not confirmed by a health-care provider; however, such self-reports have been shown to be acceptable for surveillance purposes.   [[br]] [[br]]*Use caution in interpreting. The estimate has a coefficient of variation >30% and is therefore deemed unreliable by Utah Department of Health standards. A description and boundaries of the Utah Small Areas may be found at: [https://ibis.health.utah.gov/pdf/resource/UtahSmallAreaInfo.pdf]. Age-adjusted to the U.S. 2000 standard population for comparison purposes. Age-adjusted rates are based on five age groups: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, and 65+.

Data Source

Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)


Prevalence of arthritis, Utah and U.S., 2011-2021

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Utah consistently has a lower prevalence of arthritis when compared to the United States.
BRFSS Utah vs. U.S.YearAge-adjusted percentage of adultsLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 22
UT New Methodology201122.0%21.2%22.8%
UT New Methodology201222.0%21.2%22.8%
UT New Methodology201321.3%20.5%22.1%
UT New Methodology201421.7%21.0%22.4%
UT New Methodology201521.2%20.4%22.0%
UT New Methodology201621.2%20.4%22.1%
UT New Methodology201720.4%19.6%21.3%
UT New Methodology201822.9%22.1%23.8%
UT New Methodology201924.3%23.5%25.1%
UT New Methodology202021.9%21.0%22.8%
UT New Methodology202121.9%21.0%22.7%
US New Methodology201123.6%23.4%23.8%
US New Methodology201224.2%24.0%24.4%
US New Methodology201323.5%23.3%23.8%
US New Methodology201424.0%23.8%24.2%
US New Methodology201523.0%22.8%23.2%
US New Methodology201623.5%23.3%23.7%
US New Methodology201722.6%22.4%22.9%
US New Methodology201823.7%23.5%24.0%
US New Methodology201923.0%22.7%23.2%
US New Methodology202021.9%21.7%22.2%
US New Methodology202123.0%22.8%23.3%

Data Notes

Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was self-reported and was not confirmed by a health-care provider; however, such self-reports have been shown to be acceptable for surveillance purposes.   [[br]] [[br]]Age-adjusted to the U.S. 2000 standard population. Age-adjusted rates are based on 5 age groups: 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-64, and 65+.

Data Sources

  • Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
  • Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data, US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

References and Community Resources

Utah Healthy Aging Program[[br]] [https://arthritis.health.utah.gov/][[br]] [[br]] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[[br]] [http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/][[br]] [[br]] American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation[[br]] [http://www.aapmr.org/][[br]] [[br]] American College of Rheumatology[[br]] [http://www.rheumatology.org/practice/clinical/patients/index.asp][[br]] [[br]] Arthritis Foundation[[br]] [http://www.arthritis.org/][[br]] [[br]] National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases[[br]] [http://www.niams.nih.gov/]

More Resources and Links

Evidence-based community health improvement ideas and interventions may be found at the following sites:
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WONDER Database, a system for disseminating public health data and information.
  • United States Census Bureau data dashboard.
  • Utah healthy Places Index, evidence-based and peer-reviewed tool, supports efforts to prioritize equitable community investments, develop critical programs and policies across the state, and much more.
  • County Health Rankings
  • Kaiser Family Foundation's StateHealthFacts.org
  • Medical literature can be queried at PubMed library.



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