Fact: There are more than a hundred types of Arthritis.
Each year Nearly 43 million Americans-about one in
every five adults- have arthritis or chronic joint symptoms.
As the population ages, these numbers will probably increase
dramatically.
Arthritis is more common among older adults,
but it also affects many children and young adults.
in fact, 60% of people with arthritis are younger than 65.
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among U.S. adults.
It limits everyday activities for more than 16 million Americans.
Early and aggressive management of inflammatory arthritis can
reduce complications and delay costly procedures like joint replacements.
Among adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis, almost one third
report having a work limitation attributed to arthritis.
The Cost of Arthritis
- Each year arthritis is estimated to cost $51 billion for medical costs and an additional $35 billion for indirect costs such as lost wages (in 1997 dollars).
- Arthritis is responsible for 750,000 hospitalizations and 36 million outpatient visits every year.
- As the U.S. population ages, arthritis-related costs are going to soar.
- Arthritis is responsible for 750,000 hospitalizations and 36 million outpatient visits every year.
For Public Information
Posted:
Sun Nov 19 2006 09:27:26 GMT+0800 (Phils.)
Posted By: D. K. Mangusan Jr., PTRP
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
