CDC: Arthritis Affects 1 in 4 in US; More Emphasis on Physical Activity Needed

July 1, 2019

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) latest snapshot of arthritis prevalence, severity, and related physical inactivity reported in 2017 looks a lot like its previous one, based on 2015 data. As then, an estimated 1 in 4 US adults have the condition, almost 27% of whom experience severe joint pain. Making matters worse, says CDC, of those with arthritis, around a third report that they don't engage in any physical activity, the very thing that "can improve physical functioning in adults with joint conditions."

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