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About 60% of adults with arthritis are working age-ages 18-64 years old, according to a new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Arthritis is a disabling chronic condition that can lead to severe joint pain and poor physical function and negatively affect quality of life.
Physical activity, like walking, swimming, or biking, can decrease arthritis pain and improve physical function; however, people with arthritis are often concerned about worsening pain and damaging joints. Download the March 2017 Vital Signs Fact Sheet.
Although Latinos had a lower rates of arthritis, they had a far higher rates of physical limitations due to arthritis. Pain and safety concerns often leads to limited mobility which could lead to sedentary lifestyles and increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
In order to improve Latino health, it is important for healthcare providers and public health departments to address arthritis-specific barriers (concerns about worsening pain, damaging joints, and safely exercising) when developing and implementing physical activity and health promotion programs.
Spread the word and then get involved.
Watch this video from Start Moving Start Living which inspires individuals, healthcare providers, and even entire communities to participate in healthy initiatives to help people get moving and receive better care.
Check out the Movement is Life: A Catalyst for Change Proceedings Report from the Movement is Life Caucus.
Read the full MMWR report here.
By The Numbers
33
percent
of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
