What is the impact of adolescent arthritis and rheumatism? Evidence from a national sample of Canadians.

Abstract

This study indicates a broad range of effects of AAR in a nationally representative sample. Arthritis or rheumatism affected measures of mental health, health service use, and the school, work, and home activities of affected individuals, compared to individuals without chronic disease or with other chronic disease.

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