Reporting from the USA: Race, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Age-Adjusted Prevalence of Arthritis
The age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis varies by race and ethnicity, with higher prevalence seen among American Indian/Alaska Native adults, according to a study published in the July issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
Akilah Wise, Ph.D., from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, and colleagues estimated the prevalence of arthritis and severe joint pain by race and ethnicity among 31,997 U.S. adults in the 2019 National Health Interview Survey.
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