ARTHRITIS STATISTICS
(sources: www.HealingWithNutrition.com, www.ColoradoHealthNet.org)
(sources: www.HealingWithNutrition.com, www.ColoradoHealthNet.org)
- Nearly 40 million Americans (one in seven) have arthritis
- About 6 million Americans are self-diagnosed. They believe they have arthritis, but have not yet seen a physician to be sure
- Arthritis is projected to increase to 60 million Americans by 2020 (20% of the population)
- Women are affected by arthritis more than men… nearly 23 million women of all ages have arthritis
- Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in America today, impacting 7 million Americans (approx. 18% of all disabilities in America)
- Estimated annual costs of Arthritis to the economy are $15 billion in direct medical costs and $49 billion in indirect costs such as lost wages ($64 billion total)
- Nearly three of every five people with arthritis are younger than 65 years old
(sources: www.HealingWithNutrition.com, www.ColoradoHealthNet.org)
- Did you know arthritis is the leading cause of activity being limited in women over age 45?
- Did you know it is estimated that one in every five Americans will be affected by arthritis by 2020?
- Did you know research indicates diet and supplements can have a positive impact in preventing and/or managing arthritis?
- Did you know nearly three of every five people with arthritis are younger than 65?