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Arthritis Affects 58.5 million US Adults

Arthritis Affects 58.5 million US Adults.image icon

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Gardening is a common physical activity among active adults with arthritis. Get active today!

Gardening is a common physical activity among active adults with arthritis. Get active today!image icon

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Arthritis limits the everyday activities of 25.7 million US adults.

Arthritis limits the everyday activities of 25.7 million US adults.image icon

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Strength training is a common physical activity among active adults with arthritis. Get active today!

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1 in 3 adults with arthritis are not physically active. Get active today and try walking, gardening, or strength training.

1 in 3 adults with arthritis are not physically active. Get active today and try walking, gardening, or strength training.image icon

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26 Million Adults with Prediabetes Have Arthritis

Text says: 26 million adults with pre-diabetes have arthritis. Image of a middle aged black woman walking with hand weights in the park.image icon

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1 in 3 adults with arthritis are not physically active. Get active today!

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Managing Arthritis: Strive for Five

Managing Arthritis: Strive for Five. Illustration of a hand with five fingers. Be active. Learn new self-management skills. Talk to your doctor. Manage your weight. Protect your joints.image icon

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Walking Eases Arthritis Pain–Group

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Walking Eases Arthritis Pain–Family

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Walking Eases Arthritis Pain–Couple

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Walking Eases Arthritis Pain– Older Couple

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Anxiety and Depression Among Adults with Arthritis

Infographic: Anxiety and depression among adults with arthritis. 2 of 10 adults with arthritis have anxiety symptoms. Depression symptoms occur twice as often in adults with arthritis. Talk to your health care provider about your mental health. Ask your provider how physical activity or self-management education workshops can improve your mental health.image icon

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Arthritis Among Veterans

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304 Billion Infographic

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.image icon

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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. image icon

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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.image icon

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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.image icon

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1 in 3 Adults in Rural Areas Have Arthritis

1 in 3 adults in rural areas have arthritis.image icon

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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.image icon

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30 + Million US Adults have Osteoarthritis

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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.image icon

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Page last reviewed: March 24, 2022
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health