Arthritis Statistics
Arthritis conditions The 4th most common reasons for work absence.

Arthritis Statistics

Over 7 million adults in the UK have long-term health problems due to arthritis and related conditions Chronic joint symptoms affect around 70 million Americans

* Chronic joint symptoms affect around 70 million Americans
* Musculoskeletal disease and osteoarthritis currently affect over 4.5 million
Australians, where arthritis and related conditions are currently the 4th most common reasons for work absence.

Arthritic conditions are not limited to the western world however. They are widespread throughout Asia and the Middle East too.

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