Existing comorbidities in people with osteoarthritis: a retrospective analysis of a population-based cohort in Alberta, Canada

Deborah A. Marshall, Xiaoxiao Liu, Cheryl Barnabé, Karen Yee, Peter Faris, Claire Barber, Dianne Mosher, Thomas Noseworthy, Jason Werle, Lisa M. Lix

BMJ Open · 2019 · 83 citations · 36 references

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Abstract

Our findings highlight the high frequency of comorbidity in people with OA, with depression having the highest age-standardised prevalence rate. Comorbidities differentially affect females, and vary by age. These factors should inform healthcare programme and delivery.

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