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 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention July 21, 2023 |
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July Arthritis Newsletter |
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NEW CDC Data on Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Prevalence and Associated Disparities "Arthritis Among Children and Adolescents <18 Years—United States 2017–2021"
The new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report study from the CDC Arthritis Management and Wellbeing Program found nearly 220,000 children had arthritis during 2017 - 2021, raising awareness of the need for research and programming for children and adolescents with or at risk for arthritis. The study also found disparities by race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and parental education. Social Media Messages for JA Awareness Month
Need social media messages? CDC has social media messages and graphics to help promote arthritis facts! Tweets are available highlighting JA Awareness. Partner Activities and Success Stories
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded funding to the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) through DP18-1802 to convene state and national organizations to address arthritis public health priorities and develop the arthritis sharing platform. NACDD is using CDC arthritis funding to develop and implement an evidence-informed health care provider approach to:
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Walk with Ease for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA): A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis A NEW study on Walk with Ease found that the program offers a good value for people who are inactive or not active enough.
WATCH OA Action Alliance’s Lunch & Learn on Using Virtual Reality for Pain Management
Nancy Baker, ScD, MPH, OT, FAOTA, is a recognized expert in musculoskeletal disorders related to work and arthritis. Her current work focuses on using virtual reality for pain management. A written transcript of the presentation is available on request (contact Katie Huffman). |
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NEW Awardees for NOFO-23-0001
NOFO-23-0001 supports the dissemination of arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based interventions (AAEBIs) and increasing physical activity through provider assessment, counseling, and referrals. This work will improve health outcomes for adults with arthritis and decrease related disparities. See new awardees below. Component A focuses on capacity and infrastructure building to support statewide AAEBI dissemination. Component B supports expansion and scaling up efforts statewide. Component A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Vermont Department of Health Oklahoma State Department of Health Iowa State University of Science and Technology West Virginia University Research Corporation Component B Utah Department of Health and Human Services University of North Carolina at Asheville Virginia Department of Health Minnesota Department of Public Health and Services New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division
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New CID Journal Supplement Highlights Critical Need for Global Efforts to Combat AR |
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With support from CDC and in partnership with Health Security Partners, the Clinical Infectious Diseases (CID) journal has published a new supplement, The Evolving Challenges of Antibiotic Resistance in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Priorities and Solutions. The supplement:
Data on AR from LMICs are sparse. This supplement helps fill the gap, providing data on AR and antibiotic use from communities and hospitals across several LMICs.
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Access the CID supplement to learn more about the critical need for a global effort to improve antibiotic use through stewardship programs and to protect people from AR by implementing infection prevention and control strategies.
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Read the new @CDCgov-supported @CIDjournal supplement to learn more about the critical need for a global effort to combat #AntimicrobialResistance:  |
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