Large And Growing Public Health Problem Identified: The Prevalence And Impact Of Arthritis And Other Rheumatic Conditions

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. Over the next 25 years as the Baby Boom generation continues to age, the toll of this disease will escalate. To have a clear picture of the looming disease burden and its impact on our nation’s health care and public health systems, estimating disease prevalence - the number of people affected by any form of arthritis - is critical. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Arthritis on January 3rd, 2008