The Burden of Osteoarthritis in Older Adults

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and a leading cause of disability among older people. One in 3 people over age 65, and disproportionately more women than men, are living with OA. The prevalence of OA is rising related to an increasing prevalence of OA risk factors, including...

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Published inClinics in geriatric medicine Vol. 38; no. 2; p. 181
Main Authors Hawker, Gillian A, King, Lauren K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2022
Subjects
Aged
Aging
Chronic Disease
Female
Humans
Male
Obesity - complications
Osteoarthritis - epidemiology
Osteoarthritis - etiology
Osteoarthritis - therapy
Prevalence
Economic burden
Prevalence
Osteoarthritis
Risk factors
Incidence
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Summary:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and a leading cause of disability among older people. One in 3 people over age 65, and disproportionately more women than men, are living with OA. The prevalence of OA is rising related to an increasing prevalence of OA risk factors, including aging and obesity. In older adults, OA frequently exists alongside other common chronic conditions and may increase the risk for worse outcomes from these conditions. Given the growing burden and impact of OA, enhanced effort is required to deliver effective and safe treatments to those living with the disease.
ISSN:1879-8853
DOI:10.1016/j.cger.2021.11.005