When Do Most People Develop Osteoarthritis?
Everyone Develops Osteoarthritis................Eventually!
It usually affects people in later stages of life, and by age 75, virtually everyone will develop some symptoms of Osteoarthritis. However, OA occurs at a slightly higher rate in women than in men. This occurs since OA generally develops earlier in women and many forms, such as Menopausal OA, only affect women. Overall, in the
Did You Know? If people live long enough, 100% of the entire human population will develop Osteoarthritis!
How Big Of A Problem Is Osteoarthritis?
Globally, the impact of Osteoarthritis on the individual and society is tremendous. OA deprives individuals of their independence and causes a lot of pain and suffering. This can lead to depression, substantial medical bills, and lost income due to inability to work. The effect of OA on society includes:
- 68 million lost workdays per year
- Costs an estimated $15 billion per year due to lost wages
- Is one of the leading causes of disability
- Is responsible for more than 45 million visits to the doctor every year
- Accounts for more than 185 million days of hospitalization per year
- Is one of the most common reasons to visit a doctor
Did you know? Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that several hundred million people currently suffer from bone and joint diseases including Osteoarthritis.
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