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Health Conditions
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Arthritis
Who has it?
An estimated 46 million Americans have some form of arthritis. Women are affected more often than men, accounting for about 3 out of every 5 cases of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Although arthritis is most common in elderly people, almost 300,000 American children suffer from it as well.
Arthritis frequently affects people in their most productive years. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis cost the United States economy nearly $128 billion annually in medical expenses and expenses such as lost wages and production.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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Who has it?
