1. Arthritis Facts

2. Leading Causes of Disability Among U.S. Adults, 1999 Among U.S. Adults, 1999 Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. 1 Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. 1 1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov. V103

3. Osteoarthritis Facts Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 20.7 million Americans, mostly after age 45. 1 Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 20.7 million Americans, mostly after age 45. 1 Women are more commonly affected than men. 1 Women are more commonly affected than men. 1 OA is responsible for more than 7 million physician visits per year. 1 OA is responsible for more than 7 million physician visits per year. 1 As many as half the people who have OA do not know what type of arthritis they have and cannot make informed decisions about their care because treatment options vary among the 100 different types of arthritis. 1 As many as half the people who have OA do not know what type of arthritis they have and cannot make informed decisions about their care because treatment options vary among the 100 different types of arthritis. 1 1. “Osteoarthritis.” Arthritis Foundation, April 2, 2003. http://www.arthritis.org. V104

4. Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts Rheumatoid arthritis affects 2.1 million Americans. 1 Rheumatoid arthritis affects 2.1 million Americans. 1 1.5 million women have rheumatoid arthritis compared to 600,000 men. 1 1.5 million women have rheumatoid arthritis compared to 600,000 men. 1 On-set is usually middle-aged, appears more frequently in older people, but may affect children and young adults. On-set is usually middle-aged, appears more frequently in older people, but may affect children and young adults. 1. “Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Arthritis Foundation. April 2, 2003. http://www.arthritis.org. V105

5. Prevalence of Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms (CJS) Among U.S. Adults by Gender, 2001. Arthritis is more prevalent in females than males. 1 1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov. V106

6. Prevalence of Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms (CJS) Among U.S. Adults by Age Group Among U.S. Adults, 2001. 1 V107 1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.

7. Percentage of Adults Aged 18 years or Older With Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms, by State or Territory — United States 1 V108 1.“Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Controls. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.

8. Age and Region of People with Arthritis 1 1.Hemick, C.G. et al. “Arthritis and Orther Rheumatic Conditions: Who is Affected Now and Who Will be Affected Later?” Arthritis Care and Research, 1995. V109

9. Prevalence of Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms (CJS) Among U.S. Adults by Physical Activity Level, 2001. 1 Recommended activity is moderate physical activity at least 5 days per week for 30 minutes or more per day, vigorous physical activity on at least 3 days per week for at least 20 minutes per day, or both. Physical activity includes leisure-time, household, and transportation. Insufficient activity is some activity but not enough to meet recommendations. Inactive is no reported moderate or vigorous physical activity in leisure-time, or for household or transport purposes. People with arthritis are less active and heavier than the population in general. People with arthritis are less active and heavier than the population in general. 1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by the Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov. V110

10. The Future of Arthritis By the year 2030, the number persons aged >65 years who have arthritis or a chronic joint disease will nearly double. 1 By the year 2030, the number persons aged >65 years who have arthritis or a chronic joint disease will nearly double. 1 During 2005 through 2030, the percentage of the U.S. population is expected to increase from 12.9% to 20.0%. 1 During 2005 through 2030, the percentage of the U.S. population is expected to increase from 12.9% to 20.0%. 1 The number could jump from 21.4 million in 2005 to 41.1 million in 2030. 1 The number could jump from 21.4 million in 2005 to 41.1 million in 2030. 1 1. “Number of Persons with Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms Could Double by 2030.” John Hopkins Arthritis Center. April 2, 2003. http://www.hopkins-arthritis.com. V111

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