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Pennsylvania Arthritis Facts
There is an arthritis epidemic in the state of Pennsylvania. Here’s
the statistics.
PA Arthritis Stats
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Arthritis is the single greatest cause of chronic
pain and disability claims in the state, particularly among women.
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1
in 2 Pennsylvanian adults are affected by arthritis or chronic joint
symptoms.
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Arthritis is an ageless disease.
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Half
of all adults affected by arthritis in the Pennsylvania area are
under the age of 65.
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22%
of adults affected by arthritis are out of work or unable to
work.
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33% of
adults affected by arthritis are limited in their ability to perform
some daily function.
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Arthritis disease costs the state of Pennsylvania $5.9 billion a year
in direct and
indirect costs.
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Over 3,000 Pennsylvania children have a
medical diagnosis of arthritis.
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Pennsylvania is 5th in the nation in
number of arthritis cases.
National Arthritis Stats
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Arthritis is the leading cause of disability
in the United States.
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Nearly 70 million adult Americans are affected
by arthritis or chronic joint symptoms.
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Arthritis and rheumatic
diseases cost the United States nearly $124.8 billion annually.
The Pennsylvania Arthritis Action Plan was designed to alert Pennsylvanians,
legislators and community leaders of the fact that arthritis is a serious
health problem and not simply a natural part of aging. The Plan emphasizes
the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management, including exercise
and weight control, to reduce pain and the risk of disability.
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