Scientists from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) have found that by 2050, approximately 1 billion people will be living with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. Results presented magazineThe Lancet Rheumatology (part of The Lancet journal group).
Currently, 15% of people age 30 and older have osteoarthritis. This is inflammation of the synovial membrane of the joint as a result of the destruction of cartilage and bone tissues. It most commonly affects the extremities, but the spine and neck can also be affected. Pain and limitation of movement develop as osteoarthritis progresses, which can lead to disability.
In the new study, scientists analyzed data on the prevalence of osteoarthritis over the past 30 years (1990-2020). The study found that the number of cases has increased rapidly over the past three decades due to three main factors: aging, population growth and obesity.
In 1990, 256 million people suffered from osteoarthritis. In 2020, that number rose 132% to 595 million. According to estimates, this number will approach 1 billion by 2050.
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