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Slimming Down Eases Joint Pain

EXCESS WEIGHT WORSENS ARTHRITIS. 2 of 3 adults with arthritis are overweight or obese. Half of adults with arthritis have severe joint pain. PATIENTS NEED ADVICE. Less than half of overweight and obese adults with arthritis get weight loss advice. Adults who get weight loss advice are four times more likely to try to lose weight.

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Arthritis Among Veterans

Veterans day infographic: Arthritis is more common in older veterans

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The High Cost of Arthritis in the US

The High Cost of Arthritis in the US - $304 Billion in 2013. $140 billion in medical costs. That's $2,117 in extra medical costs per adult with arthritis. $164 billion in lost wages. That's $4,040 less pay than an adult without arthritis. Physical activity programs may ease pain and reduce costs due to arthritis.

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Arthritis Vital Signs

Arthritis effects can be reduced with physical activity. One-third of adults over age 45 with arthritis report anxiety or depression. About 3 in 10 find stooping, bending, or kneeling very difficult. More than 20% of adults with arthritis find it very difficult or cannot walk 3 blocks, such as from a parking deck or subway to work. African Americans and Hispanics with arthritis are more limited in their activities due to their arthritis. Arthritis aches and pains are not a normal part of aging. Physical activity, such as walking, swimming, and biking, is good for arthritis. Physical activity can reduce pain and improve function. About 23 percent of adults have arthritis. Nearly 60 percent of adults with arthritis are women. Nearly 60 percent of people with arthritis are working age.

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Arthritis Among Adults in Rural Areas

One-third of adults in rural areas have arthritis. Over one-half are limited by it.

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1 in 3 Adults in Rural Areas Have Arthritis

1 in 3 adults in rural areas have arthritis.

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Over 1 in 2 Adults in Rural Area with Arthritis are Limited by It

Over 1 in 2 adults in rural areas with arthritis are limited by it.

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Walking Eases Arthritis Pain

Walking eases arthritis pain.

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78 Million US Adults Will Have Arthritis in 2040

78 Million US Adults Will Have Arthritis in 2040. That's all the people that live in California, Florida, and New York now.

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30 + Million US Adults have Osteoarthritis

image: 30 million with osteoarthritis

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Five Key Takeaways for Arthritis Management

CDC Arthritis Program's Five Key Takeaways. Be Active. Research shows physical activity decreases pain, improves function and delays disability. People with arthritis should strive for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week. Watch Your Weight. Maintaining a healthy weight can limit disease progression and activity limitation. For every pound lost, there is a 4-pound reduction in the load exerted on the knee. See Your Doctor. Early diagnosis and professionally guided management is critical to maintaining a good quality of life. Protect Your Joints. Avoiding injuries to joints can reduce the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis. Learn Arthritis Management Strategies. Self-management strategies provide the skills and confidence to live well with arthritis on a day-to-day basis.

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Page last reviewed: May 16, 2018
Page last updated: May 16, 2018
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