| Description |
iv, 28 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Series |
Arthritis series, 1833-0991 ; no. 5 |
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Arthritis series ; no. 5
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| Summary |
"Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disease, causing large amounts of disability and pain in the Australian community. Osteoarthritis impacts on the mental health and quality of life of people with the disease. There are a number of risk factors for osteoarthritis including excess weight or obesity, joint injury, repetitive kneeling or squatting and repetitive heavy lifting. Osteoarthritis can be effectively managed with medication, exercise and in some cases surgery. This report brings together the latest data to highlight the impact of osteoarthritis in Australia. The report includes information on the causes, treatment and management of the disease. The information included in the report should be useful to the broader community, policy makers and anyone with an interest in osteoarthritis."--Publisher's website |
| Notes |
"AIHW cat.no. PHE 93" |
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"October 2007" |
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Logos on cover: Australian Government, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Department of Health and Ageing; Arthritis Australia |
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Prepared by: Vanessa Prescott--P. iv |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: page 28 |
| Notes |
Also available electronically on the WWW |
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Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing through the Better Arthritis and Osteoporosis Care Program |
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2007 |
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Arthritis series no:5 1833-0991 |
| Subject |
Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Australia -- Statistics.
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Osteoarthritis -- Diagnosis -- Australia.
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Osteoarthritis -- Risk factors -- Australia.
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Osteoarthritis -- Australia -- Statistics.
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Osteoarthritis -- Australia -- Prevention.
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Osteoporosis -- Risk factors.
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Osteoporosis.
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| Genre/Form |
Statistics.
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| Author |
Prescott, Vanessa.
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Arthritis Australia
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Australia. Department of Health and Ageing.
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
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Better Arthritis and Osteoporosis Care Program (Australia)
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| LC no. |
2009286921 |
| ISSN |
1833-0991 |
| ISBN |
9781740247252 |
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