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. 2011 Jun;31(3):135-6.

Life with arthritis in Canada: a personal and public health challenge

S O'Donnell  1 , C Lagacé, L McRae, C Bancej
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  • PMID: 21733351
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Life with arthritis in Canada: a personal and public health challenge

S O'Donnell et al. Chronic Dis Inj Can. 2011 Jun.
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Abstract

"Arthritis" describes more than 100 conditions that affect the joints, the tissues that surround joints and other connective tissue. These conditions range from relatively mild forms of tendonitis and bursitis to systemic illnesses, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Life with arthritis in Canada: a personal and public health challenge presents the latest knowledge about arthritis in the Canadian population and its wide-ranging impact. It provides an overview of the impact of arthritis, and is designed to increase public awareness of the importance of prevention and timely management. Although progress has been made on interventions, arthritis remains common, disabling and costly. Increasing participation in physical activity and maintaining a healthy body weight may help to mitigate the effects of arthritis.

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