Arthritis is all around us, yet its impact on individuals, their families, employers and the country are far greater than most people realize.
Arthritis Disability
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among adults in the U.S.
Arthritis Prevalence
- By conservative estimates, about 54 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
- Almost 300,000 babies and children have arthritis or a rheumatic condition.
- The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans.
- Number of people expected to have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2040: more than 78 million.
Who Gets Arthritis
Doctor-diagnosed arthritis is more common in women (26 percent) than in men (18 percent). In some types, such as rheumatoid arthritis, women far outnumber men.
Economic Cost of Arthritis
Almost two-thirds of adults in the U.S. with arthritis are of working age (18-64 years).
Arthritis and other non-traumatic joint disorders are among the five most costly conditions among adults 18 and older.
Comorbidities
Arthritis is much more common among people who have other chronic conditions.
- 49 percent of adults with heart disease have arthritis.
- 47 percent of adults with diabetes have arthritis.
- 31 percent of adults who are obese have arthritis.
Source: https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/arthritis-statistics-facts.php