ARTHRITIS STATISTICS

 (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?