Arthritis Facts And Information
By Juliet

Arthritis is a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15. is a common condition that affects an estimated 8 million people in the UK. involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability. Many of the forms of arthritis, because they are rheumatic diseases, can cause symptoms affecting various organs of the body that do not directly involve the joints. There are many forms of (over 100 and growing). The forms range from those related to wear and tear of cartilage (such as osteoarthritis) to those associated with inflammation resulting from an overactive immune system. is classified as one of the rheumatic diseases. Women - 24.3 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Men - 17.1 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

Arthritis literally means joint inflammation but the term often is used to refer to more than 100 different rheumatic diseases that can affect

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