title: Implications of a statewide survey of arthritis in Missouri.
abstract: The authors discuss the major findings of a survey intended to supply information to the Missouri Arthritis Program in order to reach its goal of improving the health status and quality of life of arthritis patients.
authors.affiliation: Bureau of Health Promotion, Missouri Department of Health, Jefferson City, Columbia 65203.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Dubbert
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Sharp
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Kay
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Sylvester
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Brownson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001168:Arthritis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008923:Missouri / Q000453:epidemiology