How many people have Arthritis?

 

Q. How many people have arthritis?

A. More than 40 million people in the United States have some form of arthritis, and many have chronic pain that limits daily activity. Osteoarthritis is by far the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 20 million people.
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most disabling form of arthritis. More than 2 million people have this disease. Gout occurs in approximately 840 out of every 100,000 people. It is rare in children and young adults.

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