What Are The Age Groups Most Commonly Affected By Osteoarthritis?
Risk Factors
In the U.S., osteoarthritis affects about 27 million Americans age 25 years and older.
Age
Osteoarthritis can affect people of any age, but it is much more common in older people. It rarely occurs in people younger than age 40.
Gender
In people younger than 45, osteoarthritis occurs more frequently in men. After age 45, it develops more often in women. Some research suggests that women may also experience greater muscle and joint pain, in general, than men.
Obesity
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