- #1 Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States
- 23 Percent of overweight adults who have arthritis
- 50+ Percent of people over age 65 who have been diagnosed with arthritis
- 100+ Number of different types of arthritis and related conditions
- 54 Million Number of American adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis (conservative estimate)
- 78 Million Number of people expected to have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2040
Source: CDC, Arthritis Foundation