Arthritis FactsArthritis Facts

Leading Causes of DisabilityLeading Causes of Disability Among U.S. AdultsAmong U.S. Adults, , 19991999

                                                                  

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States.Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States.11

1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease 1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.

V103

Osteoarthritis FactsOsteoarthritis Facts Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 20.7 million Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 20.7 million

Americans, mostly after age 45. Americans, mostly after age 45. 11

Women are more commonly affected than men.Women are more commonly affected than men.11

OA is responsible for more than 7 million OA is responsible for more than 7 million physician visits per year.physician visits per year.11

As many as half the people who have OA do not As many as half the people who have OA do not know what type of arthritis they have and know what type of arthritis they have and cannot make informed decisions about their cannot make informed decisions about their care because treatment options vary among the care because treatment options vary among the 100 different types of arthritis.100 different types of arthritis.11

1. “Osteoarthritis.” 1. “Osteoarthritis.” Arthritis FoundationArthritis Foundation, April 2, 2003. http://www.arthritis.org., April 2, 2003. http://www.arthritis.org.

V104

Rheumatoid Arthritis FactsRheumatoid Arthritis Facts Rheumatoid arthritis affects 2.1 million Americans.Rheumatoid arthritis affects 2.1 million Americans.11

1.5 million women have rheumatoid arthritis compared 1.5 million women have rheumatoid arthritis compared to 600,000 men.to 600,000 men.11

On-set is usually middle-aged, appears more frequently On-set is usually middle-aged, appears more frequently in older people, but may affect children and young in older people, but may affect children and young adults.adults.

1. “Rheumatoid Arthritis.” 1. “Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Arthritis FoundationArthritis Foundation. April 2, 2003. http://www.arthritis.org.. April 2, 2003. http://www.arthritis.org.

V105

Prevalence of Arthritis or Chronic Prevalence of Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms (CJS) Joint Symptoms (CJS)

Among U.S. Adults by Gender, 2001.Among U.S. Adults by Gender, 2001.

Arthritis is more prevalent in females than males.Arthritis is more prevalent in females than males.11

1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for 1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.Disease Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.

V106

Prevalence of Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms Prevalence of Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms (CJS) Among U.S. Adults by Age Group Among (CJS) Among U.S. Adults by Age Group Among

U.S. Adults, 2001.U.S. Adults, 2001.11

V107

1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Control.April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.

Percentage of Adults Aged 18 years or Older With Arthritis or Percentage of Adults Aged 18 years or Older With Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms, by State or Territory — United StatesChronic Joint Symptoms, by State or Territory — United States11

V108

1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Controls.April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.

Age and Age and Region Region of People of People with with ArthritisArthritis11

1.Hemick, C.G. et al. 1.Hemick, C.G. et al. “Arthritis and Orther “Arthritis and Orther Rheumatic Conditions: Rheumatic Conditions: Who is Affected Now and Who is Affected Now and Who Will be Affected Who Will be Affected Later?” Later?” Arthritis Care and Arthritis Care and Research,Research, 1995. 1995.

V109

Prevalence of Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms Prevalence of Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms (CJS) Among U.S. Adults by Physical Activity (CJS) Among U.S. Adults by Physical Activity

Level, 2001.Level, 2001.11

Recommended activity is moderate physical activity at least 5 days per week for 30 minutes or more per day, vigorous physical activity on at least 3 days per week for at least 20 minutes per day, or both. Physical activity includes leisure-time, household, and transportation.Insufficient activity is some activity but not enough to meet recommendations.Inactive is no reported moderate or vigorous physical activity in leisure-time, or for household or transport purposes.

People with arthritis are less active and heavier than the People with arthritis are less active and heavier than the population in general.population in general.

1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by the Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers 1. “Arthritis: One of Three U.S. Adults are Affected by the Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms.” Centers for Disease Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.for Disease Control. April 2, 2003. http://www.cdc.gov.

V110

The Future of ArthritisThe Future of Arthritis By the year 2030, the number persons By the year 2030, the number persons

aged >65 years who have arthritis or a aged >65 years who have arthritis or a chronic joint disease will nearly double.chronic joint disease will nearly double.11

During 2005 through 2030, the percentage During 2005 through 2030, the percentage of the U.S. population is expected to of the U.S. population is expected to increase from 12.9% to 20.0%.increase from 12.9% to 20.0%.11

The number could jump from 21.4 million The number could jump from 21.4 million in 2005 to 41.1 million in 2030.in 2005 to 41.1 million in 2030.11

1. “Number of Persons with Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms Could Double by 2030.” John Hopkins 1. “Number of Persons with Arthritis or Chronic Joint Symptoms Could Double by 2030.” John Hopkins Arthritis Center. April 2, 2003. http://www.hopkins-arthritis.com.Arthritis Center. April 2, 2003. http://www.hopkins-arthritis.com.

V111

Questions?Questions?

Thank YouThank You