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KMID : 0869120130150040219
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기초간호자연과학회지
2013 Volume.15 No. 4 p.219 ~ p.229
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Comparison of Prevalence for Osteoarthritis and Its Risk Factors between Age 60-74 and 75 and Over
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Kim Hye-Ryoung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of osteoarthritis and its risk factors among a community dwelling population age 60-74 and 75 and over (young-old vs. old-old) in Korea.
Methods: A total of 1,389 of age 60-74 and 397 of age 75 and over from the 2010 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) were selected. The data analysis was performed using the complex sampling function of SPSS version 19.0.
Results: The prevalence of osteoarthritis was greater for old-old people (35.50%) compared to young-old people (18.20%). Univariate logistic regression analysis shows that the difference of risk factors for osteoarthritis between young-old and old-old elderly people. The prevalence of osteoarthritis in young-old people was associated with lower education levels; performance of moderate intensity physical activity; higher waist circumference, whereas old-old people was most affected in females; depression and experience.
Conclusion: The finding of differences in the prevalence of osteoarthritis and its’ risk factors between young-old and old-old people is expected to promote the screening strategy for the aged at risk of osteoarthritis in the Korean community.
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Osteoarthritis
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