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National Arthritis Awareness Month

Did you know that Arthritis is the top form of disability in America?
According to a recent article published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults, 46 million Americans, are suffering from some form or Arthritis.

With the aging of the baby boomers, that number is expected to grow to nearly 67 million Americans by the year 2030.

Did you know?

Arthritis means joint inflammation.
Joint inflammation may be a part of many different diseases. To see a complete list of all the different types, please visit: http://www.arthritis.org/types-arthritis.php
Arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over the age of 15.
Arthritis limits everyday activities, such as walking, dressing and bathing for nearly seven million Americans.
Arthritis results in nearly 39 million doctor visits and more than half a million hospitalizations.
The direct and indirect medical cost of this disease is costing the economy nearly $128 billion annually.

Risk Factors:

Age
Gender
Genetics
Overweight and Obesity
Joint injuries
Infection
Occupation

Who it affects:

Arthritis strikes more women than men; 24.3 million women; 17.1 million men
Arthritis affects all age groups, including nearly 300,000 children.
Baby boomers, those under the age of 65, are now at prime risk.

The most common type of arthritis:

Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis) is the most common form of arthritis, which affects nearly 27 million Americans. Provided below is an OsteoarthritisFact Sheet: http://www.arthritis.org/media/newsroom/media-kits/Osteoarthritis_fact_sheet.pdf

Treatment options:

Medication
Physical or occupational therapy
Splints or joint assisting aids
Patient education and support
Weight loss
Surgery

Is there a cure?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “It is important to keep in mind that there are many forms of arthritis, and a specific diagnosis of the type you have may help to direct the proper treatment. Although there is no cure for most types of arthritis, early diagnosis and appropriate management are important, especially for inflammatory types of arthritis.”

To learn more, visit the Arthritis Foundation Today!http://www.arthritis.org/index.php

Sources:
http://www.arthritis.org/arthritis-awareness.php
http://www.arthritis.org/types-arthritis.php
http://www.arthritis.org/learn-about-arthritis.php
http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/resources/spotlights/dsArthritis.htm
http://www.arthritis.org/media/newsroom/media-kits/Osteoarthritis_fact_sheet.pdf
http://arthritis.about.com/b/2008/03/02/is-there-an-arthritis-cure.htm
http://arthritis.about.com/od/arthritislearnthebasics/f/arthritis_cure.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/management.htm http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/risk_factors.htm

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