People with arthritis report worse general health.
Canadians with arthritis are nearly 4 times as likely to say that their general health isn’t good, compared to those without arthritis.
For many people, it’s not as simple as “just arthritis”. If you have arthritis, you’re more likely to live with other health problems than other Canadians, regardless of your age. That can mean dealing with the symptoms of multiple chronic diseases at once, along with different treatments and side effects.
Nearly 4 out of 5 Canadians with arthritis have at least one other chronic health condition such as back problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, migraine, mood disorders, or anxiety disorders.
Source: ACREU 2019, based on CCHS 2017 (reported general health) and CCHS 2016 (reported additional chronic conditions)