Arthritis in America: CDC Vitalsigns Report

About 1 in 4 (54 million) US adults have arthritis.

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Arthritis in America Time to Take Action!   March 8, 2017   Recommend. Ask. Consult. [PDF, 3 MB, 4 Pages] Everyone knows someone with arthritis. It is a leading cause of disability, and causes pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling of the joints, but is not a normal part of aging. The most common types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, and fibromyalgia. Arthritis costs at least $81 billion in direct medical costs annually. Many adults with arthritis are prescribed opioid medicines, yet other options for pain are safer. Physical activity can decrease pain and improve physical function by about 40% and may reduce healthcare costs. Key points include: About 1 in 4 (54 million) US adults have arthritis. About 24 million adults are limited in their activities from arthritis. Adults with arthritis can decrease pain and improve function by about 40% by being physically active. Video: March 2017 Vital Signs -- Arthritis in America: Time to Take Action!   About 24 million adults are limited in their activities from arthritis. Learn more.   Vital Signs is a monthly report that appears as part of the CDC journal, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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