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Health Care System Factors for Arthritis and activity limitation

Health Care System Factors

Utah's aging population is likely to lead to an increase in prevalence of arthritis that will have dramatic consequences in terms of activity limitation and healthcare expenditures. Access to healthcare is a problem for many Utahns. Individuals who cannot obtain needed healthcare tend to have higher rates of activity limitations from chronic disease. Cost is the most commonly reported barrier to getting needed healthcare.

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Healthy Aging Program, Office of Health Promotion and Prevention, Utah Department of Health and Human Services | Health Resource Line: (888) 222-2542 | Website: healthyaging.utah.gov | E-mail: healthyaging@utah.gov
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Content updated: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:31:50 MDT