Epidemiology of osteoarthritis: literature update.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

The purpose of this review is to highlight recent studies of osteoarthritis epidemiology, including research on prevalence, disease impact, and potential risk factors.

Recent findings

Osteoarthritis is highly prevalent in the United States and around the globe. It is a leading cause of disability and can negatively impact people's physical and mental well being. Healthcare resources and costs associated with managing the disease can be substantial. There is increasing evidence that there are different osteoarthritis phenotypes that reflect different mechanisms of the disease. Various person-level risk factors are recognized, including sociodemographic characteristics (e.g. female sex, African-American race), genetic predispositions, obesity, diet-related fa

SUBMITTER: Vina ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5832048 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature