According to the Arthritis Foundation, half of all Americans who have arthritis believe that nothing can be done to help them. That's unfortunate, because it's untrue. It's also the only stat about arthritis we'll tell you here. You'll have to take the rest of this quiz to test your knowledge on other arthritis facts and figures.
Osteoarthritis typically involves the breakdown of what kind of tissue?
Osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage.
Cartilage normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. It also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joints. When cartilage breaks down, the bones in the joint make direct contact, causing pain and inflammation.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about how many American adults have doctor diagnosed arthritis?
5 million
19 million
31 million
46 million
About 46 million American adults have some form of arthritis. That's one in five adults in the country.
What percentage of American adults over the age of 65 have arthritis?
We've already seen that 20% of adults in America have some form of arthritis. As the age range narrows to 65 and older, that figure rises to 50%.
What is the most common form of arthritis in adults?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in adults. Also known as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is characterized by progressive loss of cartilage in joints. It affects women more often than men.
What is the most common symptom of arthritis?
Pain and stiffness in and around a joint is the most common symptom of arthritis. You may also feel warmth around a joint, or notice redness of the skin around a joint or reduced mobility.
Obese and overweight people have less occurrences of arthritis than fit and underweight people.
Obese and overweight people have greater risk of developing arthritis.
About how much money does arthritis cost the U.S. economy each year?
$100 Billion
$128 Billion
$152 Billion
$200 Billion
According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis costs the U.S. economy about $128 billion annually.
Arthritis limits basic activities such as walking, dressing and bathing for about how many Americans?
20 million
17 million
7 million
3 million
The Arthritis Foundation says that athritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing and bathing for more than 7 million Americans.
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