New research indicates that the prevalence (number of cases of chronic arthritis) in the United States has been significantly underestimated, mostly among adults under the age of 65.
The estimate for France is 650,000 people at risk of chronic arthritis. This inflammation of the joints is a general term that designates more than 100 ailments, ranging from tendonitis that can be overcome in a few days or weeks and that everyone knows, to all the much more serious and chronic inflammatory rheumatism that requires long treatments. and expensive …
Researchers have raised an incredible disconnect between the figures and the reality in the United States. Indeed, findings from arthritis and rheumatology indicate that research is needed to better monitor the prevalence of arthritis in the US population. Current national estimates are based on a single survey, asking participants if they recalled being told by a healthcare professional that they had arthritis. No information on the joint symptoms of the patients in the survey. Clearly, the respondents answered a question without having enough material to answer it. The researchers’ goal is to develop a monitoring method to better return.
A costly shift
In their analysis, doctors found that arthritis affects a much higher percentage of the adult population in the United States and at a younger age than previously thought. The investigator prevalence estimate is 68% higher than previously reported national arthritis estimates.
”Our results matter because of the economic and public health implications of arthritis, assures a researcher, Dr. Jafarzadeh. This represents staggering health costs. ” Indeed, surgical operations such as the fitting of a total knee prosthesis are growing strongly, especially among young adults.
The researchers say that the original problem must be treated by improving the detection of arthritis.
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