Publications by Year

2009

Sam Lim S, Drenkard C, McCune WJ, Helmick CG, Gordon C, Deguire P, Bayakly R, Somers EC. Population-based lupus registries: Advancing our epidemiologic understanding. Arthritis Rheum. 2009;61(10):1462-1466.

Cisternas MG, Murphy LB, Yelin EH, Foreman AJ, Pasta DJ, Helmick CG.
Trends in Medical Care Expenditures of US Adults with Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Conditions 1997 to 2005.J Rheumatol. 2009 Oct 1. [Epub ahead of print]
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Carlson SA, Maynard LM, Fulton JE, Hootman JM, Yoon PW. Physical activity advice to manage chronic conditions for adults with arthritis or hypertension, 2007. Prev Med. 2009 Jun 29. [Epub ahead of print] abstract

Hootman JM, Cheng WV. Psychological distress and fair/poor health among adults with arthritis: state-specific prevalence and correlates of general health status, United States, 2007. International Journal of Public Health 2009;54 S75–S83.  pdf [172K] 

Hootman JM, Brault MW, Helmick CG, Theis KA, Armour BS. Prevalence and most common causes of disability among adults — United States, 2005. MMWR 2009;58(16):421-426. html; pdf [1.3Mb]

Bolen J, Murphy L, Greenlund K, , Helmick CG, Hootman J, Brady TJ, Langmaid G, Keenan N. Arthritis as a potential barrier to physical activity among adults with heart disease — United States, 2005 and 2007. MMWR 2009;58(7):165-169. html; pdf [1.25Mb]

Callahan LF, Wiley-Exley EK, Mielenz TJ, Brady TJ, Xiao C, Currey SS, et al. Use of complementary and alternative medicine among patients with arthritis. Prev Chronic Dis 2009;6(2).  html; pdf [961K]

Cisternas MG, MGC Data Svcs, Murphy L, Croft JB, Helmick CG. Racial disparities in total knee replacement among medicare enrollees — United States, 2000–2006. MMWR 2009;58(6):134–138. html; pdf [1.3Mb]

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2008

Bolen J, Hootman J, Helmick CG, Murphy L, Langmaid G, Caspersen CJ. Arthritis as a Potential Barrier to Physical Activity Among Adults with Diabetes — United States, 2005 and 2007. MMWR 2008;57(18):486-489. html; pdf [1.3Mb]

Callahan LF, Mielenz T, Freburger J, Shreffler J, Hootman J, Brady T, Buysse K, and Schwartz T. A randomized controlled trial of the People with Arthritis Can Exercise Program: symptoms, function, physical activity, and psychosocial outcomes. Arthritis Care Res 2008;59(1):92–101. abstract

Helmick CG, Felson DT, Lawrence RC, Gabriel S, Hirsch R, , Kwoh CK, Liang MH, Maradit Kremers H, Mayes MD, Merkel PA, Pillemer SR, Reveille JD, and Stone JH for the National Arthritis Data Workgroup. Estimates of the prevalence of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States: Part I. Arthritis Rheum 2008;58(1):15–25. abstract; pdf [110K]

Lawrence RC, Felson DT, Helmick CG, Arnold LM, Choi H, Deyo RA, Gabriel S, Hirsch R, Hochberg MC, Hunder GG, Jordan JM, Katz JN, Maradit Kremers H, and Wolfe F for the National Arthritis Data Workgroup. Estimates of the prevalence of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States: Part II. Arthritis Rheum 2008;58(1):26–35. abstract; pdf [88K]

Murphy L, Schwartz TA, Helmick CG, Renner JB, Tudor G, Koch G, Dragomir A, Kalsbeek WD, Luta G, Jordan JM. Lifetime Risk of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum 2008;59(9):1207–1213.

Wilcox S, Der Ananian C, Sharpe PA, Robbins J, and Brady TJ. Correlates of physical activity in persons with arthritis:  Review and recommendations. Journal of Physical Activity and Health; (in press).

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2007

Allen KLD, DeVellis, RF, Renner JB, Kraus VB, Jordan JM. Validity and factor structure of the AUSCAN Osteoarthritis Hand Index in a community-based sample. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2007;15(7):830-836. Epub 2007 Feb 27.

Elliott AL, Kraus VB, Renner JB, Fang F, Salazar A, Huguenin T, Hochberg MC, Helmick CG, Jordan JM. Joint-specific hand symptoms and self-reported and performance-based functional status in African-Americans and Caucasians: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. Ann Rheum Dis 2007;66(12):1622–1626. abstract

Freedman M, Hootman JM, Helmick CG. Projected state-specific increases in self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity Llimitations—United States, 2005–2030. MMWR [View the errata for this article here] 2007;56(17):423-425.  html;  pdf [528K]

Golightly YM, Allen KD, Helmick CG, Renner JB, Salazar A, Jordan JM. Relationship of limb length inequality with radiographic knee and hip osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage 2007;15(7):824-829. abstract

Gossec L, Hawker G, Davis AM, Maillefert JF, Lohmander S, Altman R, Cibere J, Conaghan P, Dieppe PA, Dreinhofer K, Hochberg MC, Jordan JM, Katz JN, March L, Mahomed K, Pavelka K, Roos E, Suarez-Almazor M, Zanoli G, Dougados M. OMERACT/OARSI Initiative to Define States of Severity and Indication for Joint Replacement in Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 2007;34(6):1432-1435. abstract

Jordan JM, Helmick CG, Renner JB, Luta G, Woodard J, Dragomir AD, Kalsbeek W, Abbate L, Hochberg MC. Prevalence of knee symptoms and radiographic and symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in African-Americans and Caucasians: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. J Rheumnatol 2007;34(1):172–180. abstract

Kraus VB, Jordan JM (co-first authors), Doherty M, Wilson AG, Moskowitz R, Hochberg M, Loeser R, Hooper M, Renner JB, Crane MM, Hastie P, Sundseth S, Atif U. The Genetics of Generalized Osteoarthritis (GOGO) Study: Study design and evaluation of osteoarthritis phenotypes. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2007;15(2):120-127.

Nelson AE, Kraus VB, Sullivan PF, Hochberg MC, Jordan JM. Genetics of Osteoarthritis. 2007 (in press).

Sacks JJ, Helmick CG, Luo YH, Ilowite NT, Bowyer S. Prevalence of and annual ambulatory health care visits for pediatric arthritis and other rheumatologic conditions in the United States in 2001–2004. Arthritis Care Res 2007;57(8):1439–1445. abstract

Theis KA, Helmick CG, Hootman JM. Arthritis burden and impact are greater among U.S. women than men: intervention opportunities. Journal of Women’s Health 2007;16(4):441-453. abstract

Theis KA, Hootman JM, Helmick CG, Murphy L, Bolen J, Langmaid G, Jones GC. State-specific prevalence of arthritis-attributable work limitation—United States, 2003. MMWR 2007;56(40):1045–1050.  html; pdf [309K]

Theis KA, Murphy L, Hootman JM, Helmick CG, Yelin E. Prevalence and correlates of arthritis-attributable work limitation in the U.S. population among persons ages 18–64: 2002 National Health Interview Survey Data. Arthritis Rheum 2007;57(3):355–363. abstract

Yelin E, Cisternas M, Foreman A, Pasta D, Murphy L, Helmick C. National and state medical expenditures and lost earnings attributable to arthritis and other rheumatic conditions — United States, 2003. MMWR 2007;56(1):4–7. html; pdf [306K]

Yelin E, Murphy L, Cisternas MG, Foreman AJ, Pasta DJ, Helmick CG. Medical care expenditures and earnings losses among persons with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in 2003, and comparisons With 1997. Arthritis Rheum 2007;56(5):1397–1407. abstract

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2006

Abbate LM, Stevens J, Schwartz TA, Renner JB, Helmick CG, Jordan JM. Anthropometric measures, body composition, body fat distribution, and knee osteoarthritis in women. Obesity 2006;14(7):1274–1278. abstract

Allen KD, Jordan JM, Renner, JB, Kraus, VB. Relationship of global assessment of change to AUSCAN and pinch and grip strength among Individuals with hand osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage 2006;14(12):1281-1287.

Bombard JM, Powell KE, Martin LM, Helmick CG, Wilson WH. Validity and reliability of self-reported arthritis, Georgia Senior Centers, 2000-2001. Am J Prev Med 2005;28(3):251–258. abstract

Elliott AL, Kraus VB, Renner JB, Fang F, Salazar A, Huguenin T, Hochberg MC, Helmick CG, Jordan JM. Hand joint symptoms and signs and functional status in African-Americans and Caucasians: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. 2006 (under review)

Hootman JM, Helmick CG. Projections of U.S. prevalence of arthritis and associated activity limitations. Arthritis Rheum 2006;54(1):266–229. abstract

Hootman JM, Bolen J, Helmick C, Langmaid G. Prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation—United States, 2003-2005. MMWR [View the errata for this article here and here.] 2006;55(40):1089–1092. html; pdf [590K]

Kraus VB, Jordan JM. Serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Target for therapy or trouble? Biomarker Insights 2006;2:1-4.

Mofidi M, DeVellis RF, Blazer DG, DeVellis BM, Panter AT, Jordan JM. Spirituality and depressive symptoms in a racially diverse US sample of community-dwelling adults. J Nerv Ment Dis 2006;94(12):975-977.

Mofidi M, DeVellis RF, DeVellis BM, Panter AT, Jordan JM. The relationship between Spirituality and depressive symptoms in a racially diverse US sample of community-dwelling adults. J Nerv Ment Dis 2006;194(12):975-977. abstract

Shih M, Hootman JM, Kruger J, Helmick CG. Physical activity in men and women with arthritis, National Health Interview Survey, 2002. Am J Prev Med 2006;30(5):385-93.

Steiner B, Hootman J, Langmaid G, Bolen J, Helmick CG. State prevalence of self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation—United States, 2003. MMWR 2006;55(17):477-481. html; pdf [512K]

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2005

Bolen J, Sniezek J, Theis K, Helmick CG, Hootman JM,  Brady TJ et al. Racial/Ethnic differences in the prevalence and impact of doctor-diagnosed arthritis—United States, 2002. MMWR 2005;54(5):119–123. html;  pdf [285K]

Elliott A, Kraus VB, Luta G, Stabler T, Renner JB, Dragomir AD, Helmick CG, Hochberg MC, Jordan JM. Serum hyaluronan levels and radiographic knee osteoarthritis in African Americans and Caucasians in the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. Arthritis Rheum 2005;52(1):105-111. abstract

Hootman JM, Langmaid G, Helmick CG, Bolen J, Kim I, Shih M et al. Monitoring progress in arthritis management—United States and 25 states, 2003. MMWR 2005;54(19):484–488. html; pdf [278K]

Sacks JJ, Harrold LR, Helmick CG, Gurwitz JH, Emani S, Yood RA. Validation of a surveillance case definition for arthritis. J Rheumatol 2005;32(5):340–347. abstract

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2004

Abell JE, Hootman JM, Helmick CG. Prevalence and impact of arthritis among nursing home residents, National Nursing Home Survey, 1997. Ann Rheum Dis 2004;63(5):591–594. abstract

Bolen J, Helmick CG, Sacks JJ, Langmaid G. Prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis and possible arthritis—30 states, 2002. MMWR 2004;53(18):383–386. html;  pdf [273K]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 2004. MMWR 2004;53(18):383. abstract

Herman CJ, Allen P, Hunt WC, Prasad A, Brady TJ. Use of complementary therapies among primary care clinic patients with arthritis. Prev Chronic Dis [serial online] 2004 Oct [date cited]. html;  pdf [428K]

Jordan JM, De Roos AJ, Renner JB, Luta G, Craft N, Helmick CG, Hochberg MC, Arab L. A case-control study of serum tocopherol levels and the alpha- to gamma-tocopherol ratio in radiographic knee osteoarthritis: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. Am J Epidemiol 2004;159(10):968-977. abstract

Mehrotra C, Naimi TS, Serdula M, Bolen J, Pearson K. Arthritis, body mass index, and professional advice to lose weight. Am J Prev Med 2004;27(1):16–21. abstract

Murphy L, Cisternas M, Yelin E, Trupin L, Helmick CG. Update:  Direct and indirect costs of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions—United States, 1997. MMWR 2004;53(18):388–389. html;  pdf [273K]

Okoro CA, Hootman JM, Strine TW, Balluz L, Mokdad AH. Disability, arthritis, and body weight among adults aged 45 and older. Results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2001. Obesity Research 2004;12(5):854–861. abstract

Rao JK Hootman JM. Prevention research and rheumatic disease. Current Opinion in Rheumatology 2004;16(2):119–124.  abstract

Sacks JJ, Helmick CG, Langmaid G. Deaths from arthritis and other rheumatic conditions, United States, 1979–1998. J Rheumatol 2004;31(9):1823–1828. abstract

Strine TW, Hootman JM, Okoro CA, Balluz L,  Moriarty DG, Owens M et al. Frequent mental distress status among adults with arthritis age 45 years and older, 2001. Arthritis Rheum 2004;51(4):533–537. abstract

Yelin E, Cisternas M, Pasta DJ, Trupin L, Murphy L, Helmick CG. Medical care expenditures and earnings losses of persons with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States in 1997: Total and incremental estimates. Arthritis Rheum 2004;50(7):2317–2326. abstract

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2003

Bolen J, Helmick CG, Sacks JJ, Hootman JM, Langmaid G. Adults who have never seen a health-care provider for chronic joint symptoms—United States, 2001. MMWR 2003;52(18):416–419. html  pdf [458K]

Brady TJ. Measures of self efficacy, helplessness, mastery, and control. Arthritis Care Res 2003;49(S5):S147–S164.

Brady TJ, Kruger JM, Helmick CG, Callahan LF, Boutaugh ML. Intervention programs for arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Health Educ Behav 2003;30(1):44–63. abstract

Brady TJ, Sniezek JE. Implementing the National Arthritis Action Plan: New population-based approaches to increasing physical activity among people with arthritis. Arthritis Care Res 2003;49(3):471–476.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 2003. MMWR 2003;52(18):420–421. html;  pdf [458K]

Cisternas M, Yelin E, Trupin L, Murphy L, Helmick CG. Direct and indirect costs of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions—United States, 1997. MMWR 2003;52(46):1124–1127.  html;  pdf [373K]

Hootman JM, Helmick CG, Langmaid G. Public health and aging: projected prevalence of self-reported arthritis or chronic joint symptoms among persons aged 65 years—United States, 2005–2030. MMWR 2003;52(21):489–491. html;  pdf [267K]

Hootman JM, Macera CA, Ham S, Helmick CG, and Sniezek JE. Physical activity levels among the general U.S. adult population and in adults with and without arthritis. Arthritis Care Res 2003;9(1):129–135.  abstract

Hootman JM, Macera CA, Helmick CG, Blair SN. The influence of physical activity-related joint stress on the risk of self reported hip/knee osteoarthritis: A new method to quantify physical activity. Prev Med 2003;36(5):636–644.  abstract

Jordan JM, Luta G, Stabler T, Renner JB, Dragomir AD, Vilim V, Hochberg MC, Helmick CG, Kraus VB. Ethnic and sex differences in serum cartilage oligomeric matrix protein: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. Arthritis Rheum 2003;48(3):675-681. abstract

Lethbridge-Cejku M, Helmick CG, Popovic J. Hospitalizations for arthritis and other rheumatic conditions:  Data from the 1997 National Hospital Discharge Survey. Medical Care 2003;41(12):13678–1373. abstract

Macera CA, Hootman JM, Sniezek JE. Major public health benefits of physical activity. Arthritis Care Res 2003;49(1):122–128.  abstract

Mili FD, Helmick CG, Zack MM, Moriarty D. Health-related quality of life among adults reporting arthritis: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 15 states and Puerto Rico, 1996–1999. J Rheumatol 2003;30(1):160–166. abstract

Sacks JJ, Sniezek JE. Targeting Arthritis: The nation's leading cause of disability. In: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Promising Practices in Chronic Disease Prevention and Control:  A Public Health Framework for Action. Anonymous. Atlanta: Department of Health and Human Services, 2003, p.5–19.

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2002

American College of Rheumatology Subcommittee on Rheumatoid Arthritis Guidelines. Guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Rheum 2002;46(2):328–346.

Bolen J, Helmick CG, Sacks JJ, Langmaid G. Prevalence of self-reported arthritis or chronic joint symptoms among adults—United States, 2001. MMWR 2002;51(42):948–950.  html;  pdf [236K]

Bolen J, Sniezek J, Theis K, Helmick CG, Hootman JM,  Brady TJ et al. Racial/Ethnic differences in the prevalence and impact of doctor-diagnosed arthritis—United States, 2002. MMWR 2005;54(5):119–123. html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 2002. MMWR 2002;51(17):374–375. html;  pdf [1.46MB]

Dragomir AD, Kraus VB, Renner JB, Luta G, Clark AG, Vilim V, Hochberg MC, Helmick CG, Jordan JM. Serum cartilage oligomeric matrix protein increases with signs and symptoms of knee and hip arthritis in the absence of radiographic knee and hip osteoarthritis: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2002;10(9):687-691. abstract

Hootman JM, Gearing J, Bolen J, Sniezek JE. A public health approach to arthritis: A CDC and Georgia partnership. Atlanta Medicine 2002;76(3):25–29.

Hootman JM, Helmick CG, Schappert SM. Magnitude and characteristics of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions on ambulatory medical care visits, United States, 1997. Arthritis Care Res 2002;47(6):571–581.  abstract

Hootman JM, Sniezek JE, and Helmick CG. Women and arthritis—burden, impact and prevention programs. J Womens Health Gen Based Med 2002;11(5):407–416. abstract

Mili FD, Helmick CG, and Zack MM. Prevalence of arthritis: Analysis of data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 1996–1999. J Rheumatol 2002;29(9):1981–1988. abstract

Rogers LQ, Macera CA, Hootman JM, Ainsworth BE, Blair SN. The association between arthritis and type of physical activity classified by joint stress: An analysis of the Cooper Clinic data. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2002;10(8):617–622.  abstract

Sacks JJ, Helmick CG, Langmaid G, Sniezek JE. Trends in deaths from systemic lupus erythematosus—United States, 1979–1998. MMWR 2002;51(17):371–374. html;  pdf [1.46MB]

Sniezek JE, Brady TJ, Marks JS. Osteoarthritis. In: Encyclopedia of Public Health, Edited by Breslow L. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2002, p.876–879.

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2001

Boutaugh ML, Brady TJ. Patient education for self-management. In: Clinical Care in the Rheumatic Diseases, II edition. Edited by Robbins L, Burckhardt CS, Hannan MT, DeHoratius RJ. Atlanta: American College of Rheumatology, 2001, p.155–161.

Brady TJ, Sniezek JE, Conn DL. Enhancing patient self-management in clinical practice. Bulletin on the Rheumatic Diseases 2001;49(9):1–4.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 2001. MMWR 2001;50(17):333. html;  pdf [149K]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevalence of arthritis—United States, 1997. MMWR 2001;50(17):334–336.  html;  pdf [149K]

DeRoos AJ, Arab L, Renner JB, Luta G, Craft N, Helmick CG, Hochberg MC, Jordan JM. Serum carotenoids and radiographic knee osteoarthritis: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. Public Health Nutr 2001;4(5):935-942. abstract

McNeil JM, Binette J, Bureau of Census, U.S. Department of Commerce, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevalence of disabilities and associated health conditions among adults—United States, 1999. MMWR 2001;50(7):120–125. html;  pdf [708K]

Wagner EH, Glasgow RE, Davis C, Bonomi AE, Provost L, McCullough D et al. Quality improvement in chronic illness care: a collaborative approach. Joint Commission Journal on Quality Improvement 2001; 27(2):63–80. abstract

Wang G, Helmick CG, Macera CA, Zhang P, Pratt M. Inactivity-associated medical costs among U.S. adults with arthritis. Arthritis Care Res 2001;45(5):439–445. abstract

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2000

American College of Rheumatology Subcommittee on Osteoarthritis Guidelines. Recommendations for the management of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. Arthritis Rheum 2000;43(9):1905–1915.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 2000. MMWR 2000;49(17):365. html;  pdf [191K]

Felson DT, Lawrence RC, Dieppe PA, Hirsch R, Helmick CG. Osteoarthritis: New insights.  Part 1: The disease and its risk factors. Ann Intern Med 2000;133(8):635–646. abstract

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1999

Arthritis Foundation, Association of Territorial Health Officials, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Action Plan: A Public Health Strategy. Atlanta: Arthritis Foundation, 1999.  html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 1999. MMWR 1999;48(17):349. html;  pdf [237K]

Helmick CG, Brady TJ. Impact of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions on the health-care system—United States, 1997. MMWR 1999;48(17):349–353. html;  pdf [237K]

Meenan RF, Helmick CG, Callahan LF. The National Arthritis Action Plan: A public health strategy for a looming epidemic (editorial). Arthritis Care Res 1999;12(2):79–81. abstract

Sahyoun NR, Hochberg MC, Helmick CG, Harris T, Pamuk ER. Body mass index, weight change, and incidence of self-reported physician-diagnosed arthritis among women. Am J Public Health 1999;89(3):391–394. abstract

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1998

Bender B, Perry M, Ramsey F, Boeselager G, Mann L, Breslosky T et al. Prevalence and impact of chronic joint symptoms—Seven states, 1996. MMWR 1998;47(17):345–351.  html  pdf [235K]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 1998. MMWR 1998;47(17). html  pdf [235K]

Grubber JM, Callahan LF, Helmick CG, Zack MM, Pollard RA. Prevalence of radiographic hip and knee osteoarthritis by place of residence. J Rheumatol 1998;25(5):959–963. abstract

Kruger JMS, Helmick CG, Callahan LF, and Haddix AC. Cost-effectiveness of the Arthritis Self-Help Course. Arch Intern Med 1998;158(11):1245–1249. abstract

Lawrence RC, Helmick CG, Arnett FE, Deyo RA, Felson DT, Giannini EH et al. Estimates of the prevalence of arthritis and selected musculoskeletal disorders in the United States. Arthritis Rheum 1998;41(5):778–799.  abstract

Singsen BH, Sharp GC, Markenson DM, Harmon RG, Donnell HD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Progress in chronic disease prevention arthritis program—Missouri. MMWR 1998;37(6):85–87, 1988. html

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1997

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 1997. MMWR 1997;46(18):389. html;  pdf [241K]

Jordan JM, Luta G, Renner JB, Dragomir AD, Fryer JG, Helmick CG et al. African-Americans face an increased risk of bilateral knee osteoarthritis (OA) from obesity. Arthritis Rheum 1997;40(9):suppl: S331 (#1796), 1997.

Laplante MP, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevalence of leisure-time physical activity among persons with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions—United States, 1990–1991. MMWR 1997;46(18):389–393. html;  pdf [241K]

Rao JK, Callahan LF, Helmick CG. Characteristics of persons with self-reported arthritis and other rheumatic conditions who do not see a doctor. J Rheumatol 1997;24(1):169–173. abstract

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1996

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Factors associated with prevalent self-reported arthritis and other rheumatic conditions—United States, 1989 –1991. MMWR 1996;45(23): 487–491.  html;  pdf [354K]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 1996. MMWR 1996;45(18):373. html;  pdf [249K]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevalence and impact of arthritis by race and ethnicity-United States, 1989 –1991. MMWR 1996;45(18):373–378. html;  pdf [249K]

Schiaffino KM, and Brady TJ. Psychosocial Aspects. In: Clinical Care in Rheumatic Diseases, edited by ST Wegener, BL Belza, EG Gall. Atlanta: American College of Rheumatology, 1996; p.15–18.

Superio-Cabuslay E, Ward MM, Lorig KR. Patient education interventions in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analytic comparison with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug treatment. Arthritis Care and Research 1996;9(4):292–301. abstract

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1995

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevalence and impact of arthritis among women. MMWR 1995;44(17):329–334. html;  pdf [333K]

Egsmose C, Birger L, Borg G, Pettersson HH, Berg E, Brodin U et al. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis benefit from early 2nd line therapy: 5–year follow-up of a prospective double blind placebo controlled study. Journal of Rheumatology 1995;22(12):2208–2213. abstract

Helmick CG, Lawrence RC, Pollard RA, Lloyd E, Heyse SP. Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions:  who is affected now, who will be affected later? Arthritis Care Res 1995; 8(4):203–211.  abstract

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1994

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Arthritis prevalence and activity limitation—United States, 1990. MMWR 1994;43(24):433–438. html  pdf [364K]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Arthritis Month—May 1994. MMWR 1994;43(17):307. html;  pdf [363K]

Flood TJ, Contreas J, Capwell E, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Current trends prevalence of arthritis—Arizona, Missouri, and Ohio, 1991–1992. MMWR 1994;43(17):307–309. html;  pdf [363K]

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