Risk Factors for Arthritis and poor mental health
Risk Factors
Depression is common in persons with all types of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions, but depression is most clearly documented among persons with rheumatoid arthritis. Persons with chronic diseases are also at an increased risk for depression.^2^Related Risk Factors Indicators:
- Utah Population Characteristics: Age Distribution of the Population
- Arthritis and activity limitation
- Arthritis prevalence
- Utah Population Characteristics: Education Level in the Population
- Fair/poor health
- Health status: mental health past 30 days
- Health status: physical health past 30 days
- Activity Limitation
- Obesity among adults
- Overweight or Obese
- Physical activity: recommended aerobic activity among adults
