“An estimated 58.5 million US adults have arthritis. Experts believe that number will grow as our nation’s population gets older.  Arthritis is a leading cause of work disability among US adults.  An estimated 25.7 million adults are limited in their usual activities because of arthritis. That number is expected to grow to 35 million by 2040.  Arthritis is common among people with other chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.”.

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/arthritis-fast-facts.html)