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ARTHRITIS STATISTICS

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 (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?
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