Racial and ethnic differences in osteoarthritis: prevalence, outcomes, and medical care.
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Dominick, KL; Baker, TA
Published in: Ethn Dis
2004
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition and a leading cause of disability among older adults. Studies indicate there are important racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of OA, as well as in the associated outcomes and medical care. In general, research suggests some minority groups, especially African-American and Hispanic individuals, may be at risk for poorer outcomes (such as pain and disability), and are less likely to undergo arthroplasty, compared to Caucasian Americans. Racial and ethnic differences in OA and its medical care are poorly understood. Research is needed to examine biological, psychosocial, and lifestyle factors that may contribute to these disparities.
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Ethn Dis
ISSN
1049-510X
Publication Date
2004
Volume
14
Issue
4
Start / End Page
558 / 566
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Treatment Outcome
- Racial Groups
- Public Health
- Prevalence
- Osteoarthritis
- Male
- Humans
- Health Services
- Female
- Ethnicity
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Dominick, K. L., & Baker, T. A. (2004). Racial and ethnic differences in osteoarthritis: prevalence, outcomes, and medical care. Ethn Dis, 14(4), 558–566.
Dominick, Kelli L., and Tamara A. Baker. “Racial and ethnic differences in osteoarthritis: prevalence, outcomes, and medical care.” Ethn Dis 14, no. 4 (2004): 558–66.
Dominick KL, Baker TA. Racial and ethnic differences in osteoarthritis: prevalence, outcomes, and medical care. Ethn Dis. 2004;14(4):558–66.
Dominick, Kelli L., and Tamara A. Baker. “Racial and ethnic differences in osteoarthritis: prevalence, outcomes, and medical care.” Ethn Dis, vol. 14, no. 4, 2004, pp. 558–66.
Dominick KL, Baker TA. Racial and ethnic differences in osteoarthritis: prevalence, outcomes, and medical care. Ethn Dis. 2004;14(4):558–566.
Published In
Ethn Dis
ISSN
1049-510X
Publication Date
2004
Volume
14
Issue
4
Start / End Page
558 / 566
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Treatment Outcome
- Racial Groups
- Public Health
- Prevalence
- Osteoarthritis
- Male
- Humans
- Health Services
- Female
- Ethnicity