Arthritis in the Canadian Aboriginal population: north-south differences in prevalence and correlates

• Main Authors: Ng, Carmina, Chatwood, Susan, Young, T. Kue
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: Arthritis; Aboriginal people; Northern Canada; Inuit; First Nations; Métis; North American Indians; Aboriginal Peoples Survey; Canada; inuit
• Online Access: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/1e663716-482a-44bc-aa7e-3d544822b56f; https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-shas-xp81

"Background: Information on arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders among Aboriginal people is sparse. Survey data show that arthritis and rheumatism are among the most commonly reported chronic conditions and their prevalence is higher than among non-Aboriginal people. Objective: To describe the burden of arthritis among Aboriginal people in northern Canada and demonstrate the public health significance and social impact of the disease. Methods: Using cross-sectional data from more than 29 000 Aboriginal people aged 15 years and over who participated in the Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2006, we assessed regional differences in the prevalence of arthritis and its association with other risk factors, co-morbidity and health care use." (as cited in abstract)