Risk and Protective Factors for Arthritis Status and Severity

Authors

  • Masaru Teramoto Health Sciences, Drexel University
  • Fred Breukelman Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Ferdinando A. Gatto Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Sheniz Moonie University of Nevada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4588

Abstract

This study examined how cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and physical activity are associated with the risk and severity of arthritis among adults living in Delaware. Data from the 2009 Delaware Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were analyzed using weighted percentages, Rao-Scott chi-squared test, and logistic regression. The results indicate that cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and physical activity are all associated with the prevalence and severity of arthritis. It is possible that smoking and obesity have a negative impact on the risk and severity of arthritis, whereas alcohol consumption and physical activity may reduce its risk and severity.

Author Biography

Masaru Teramoto, Health Sciences, Drexel University

Dr. Masaru (Masa) Teramoto is an assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Drexel University. He teaches statistics and research methods in the area of health sciences. Dr. Teramoto's research interests include physical activity epidemiology and quantitative analysis for human behavior.

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Published

2013-03-24

How to Cite

Teramoto, M., Breukelman, F., Gatto, F. A., & Moonie, S. (2013). Risk and Protective Factors for Arthritis Status and Severity. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4588

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Poster Presentations

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