Relevant Population Characteristics for Arthritis Prevalence
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:
Utah Arthritis Program, Bureau of Health Promotion, Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Utah Department of Health, PO Box 142107, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2107, Telephone: 801-538-9458, Fax: 801-538-9495, Website: http://health.utah.gov/arthritis, E-mail: sgeorge@utah.gov or acarolan@utah.gov
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