Posted on February 28, 2008 in Latest News
Arthritis refers to inflammation of joints. Although there are more than 100 different categories of arthritis, the three main forms of arthritis are listed below:
- Degenerative (eg, Osteoarthritis)
- Inflammatory (eg, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Spondylitis)
- Crystal arthritis (eg, gout)
Arthritis, a major health problem, can strike any individual regardless of age and gender. It is a progressive devastating disease that could adversely affect the life. It has debilitating impacts on the quality of life.
Quality of Life
Quality of life, at the broadest level, refers to the health status, economic and environmental factors that significantly impact the functioning and well-being. To be more specific, quality of life refers to health-related quality of life. Health-related quality of life includes physical, emotional, social, and subjective feelings of well-being.
Impact of Arthritis on Quality of Life
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that arthritis impinges on quality of life of individuals. It substantially impacts an individual’s functional capacity and his quality of life. The capacity of the individual to perform his day-to-day physical and social activities will be hampered due to arthritis. Overall, it will affect his capacity to live a full and active life.
Following are some of the impacts of arthritis on life:
- Arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis can lead to depression
- You are at risk of suffering from other chronic diseases, such as diabetes and asthma
- Poor physical and mental health
- Lower or limited activity levels
With a debilitating effect on the life, arthritis makes it difficult for individuals to live their lives as they desire to.
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