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released: 7 Sep 2007 author: AIHW media release

Arthritis and osteoporosis are major sources of pain, activity limitations and functional restrictions, in particular among older Australians. At an individual level and for their carers, the experience of these diseases and conditions is catastrophic overshadowing daily activities. Regional musculoskeletal limitations not only threaten autonomy but also impede the work capacity. This report from the AIHW National Centre for Monitoring Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions outlines both the individual and societal impact of arthritis and osteoporosis in Australia.

ISSN 1833-0991; ISBN 978 1 74024 707 8; Cat. no. PHE 90; 50pp.; Out of print

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Publication table of contents

  • Preliminary material(75KB PDF)
    • Half title and verso pages
    • Title and verso pages
    • Contents
    • Acknowledgments
    • Abbreviations
    • Key findings
  • Sections(218KB PDF)
    1. Introduction
      • Structure of the report
      • Theoretical framework
      • Operationalising disability
      • Disability data presented in this report
      • Arthritis, osteoporosis and disability in the Australian population
    2. Disability associated with arthritis and osteoporosis
      • People with disability associated with arthritis
      • People with disability associated with osteoporosis
      • Summary
    3. Impairments and activity limitations
      • Physical impairments
      • Activity limitations
      • Summary
    4. Health-related quality of life
      • QoL and HRQoL
      • Life satisfaction
      • Psychological effects
      • Self-reported health status
      • Summary
    5. Environment and adjustments
      • The environment
      • Use of assistive devices
      • Home modifications
      • Workplace modifications
      • Assistance from carers
      • Summary
  • End matter(49KB PDF)
    • References
    • List of tables
    • List of figures

Recommended citation

Rahman N & Bhatia K 2007. Impairments and disability associated with arthritis and osteoporosis. Arthritis series no. 4. Cat. no. PHE 90. Canberra: AIHW.