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Rheumatology
Southeastern US states show highest arthritis-related severe joint pain and inactivity
Where does arthritis hurt the most? Southeastern states show highest pain and inactivity.
A 2017 US observational study found age-standardized prevalence of severe joint pain and physical inactivity among adults with arthritis was…
Adults with arthritis in the southeastern United States reported the highest levels of severe joint pain and physical inactivity compared to…
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Rheumatology
National prevalence of arthritis and associated activity limitations in U.S. adults examined
How many Americans live with arthritis that limits their daily activities?
An observational study assessed the national prevalence of arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation among U.S. adults. The m…
A new report reveals how many Americans live with arthritis that limits their daily physical activities.
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Rheumatology
Survey describes arthritis prevalence by age and sex among US adults
How many US adults live with arthritis? A new survey breaks it down.
An observational survey report examined arthritis prevalence among US adults aged ≥18 years. The findings describe the percentage of adults …
A new survey reveals how many US adults live with arthritis, breaking down the numbers by age group and sex to show which groups are most af…
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
Arthritis affects 22.7% of U.S. adults, projected to reach 78.4 million by 2040
Arthritis affects over 54 million U.S. adults, with numbers expected to rise
An observational analysis of U.S. adults with provider-diagnosed arthritis found an estimated 54.4 million (22.7%) are affected, with projec…
An estimated 54.4 million U.S. adults have arthritis, a number projected to rise to 78.4 million by 2040.
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Rheumatology
Arthritis Awareness Month observed in May to highlight condition impact
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, highlighting the condition's impact on people
This is not a research study but an awareness campaign announcement. Arthritis Awareness Month occurs each May to bring attention to arthrit…
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to highlight joint pain and stiffness and support those affected by the condition.
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Rheumatology
Report describes physical activity patterns among US adults with arthritis
How many adults with arthritis are staying active? A new report looks at movement.
An observational report describes the percentage of US adults with arthritis who engage in different types of physical activity. No specific…
A new report asks how many adults with arthritis stay active, but the results aren't shared yet.
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Rheumatology
Report examines arthritis diagnosis among U.S. veterans, specific numbers not provided
Report examines arthritis diagnoses among U.S. veterans, but key findings are not available.
An observational report examined arthritis diagnosis among U.S. veterans. The number of veterans reporting an arthritis diagnosis was not re…
A recent report on U.S. veterans' arthritis diagnoses from 2017 to 2021 lacks the key numbers and percentages it aimed to share.
CDC
Apr 2, 2026