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Prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis and activity limitations

52.5 million US adults (22.7%) have arthritis with half of these claiming activity limitation because of arthritis and pain.  Many arthritis patients have comorbid conditions including heart disease (49%), diabetes (47%) and obesity (31%).

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