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 | One in Two Adults at Risk for OsteoarthritisATLANTA, September 3, 2008– A landmark government study suggests nearly one in two people (46%) will develop painful knee osteoarthritis over their lifetime, with the highest risk among those who are obese. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the study underscores the immediate need for the public to understand what they can do to reduce the tremendous pain, disability and cost associated with arthritis. |
- Arthritis Foundation Comment on FDA Announcement on TNF-Blocker Drugs
- One in Two Adults at Risk for Osteoarthritis
- New Book for Parents of Children With Juvenile Arthritis
- Recent Survey Demonstrates Arthritis Foundation Program
Improves Communication Between Doctors And Patients - Arthritis Foundation Comments on FDA Ongoing Safety Review of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers
- Arthritis Foundation Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
- Majority of Congress Supports Passage of Arthritis Bill
- New Report: Arthritis Is a Potential Barrier to Physical Activity for Adults with Diabetes
- Arthritis Foundation Presents Advocacy Leadership Award
- Physical Activity Is Natural Pain Reliever for Arthritis
- More press releases
- Arthritis Foundation Announces New CFO
- Media Advisory: Arthritis Walk/Arthritis Awareness Month Satellite Media Tour Kicks Off April 30
- AARP.org features the Arthritis Foundation's joint health quiz.
- Senator Edward Kennedy accepts Arthritis Foundation Advocacy Leadership Award.
- IL high school senior attends Advocacy Summit for sixth time because "somebody has to have a voice."
- L Brunson White, National Chair
- John H. Klippel, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Roberta Byrum, Chief Operating Officer
- Patience H. White, MD, MA, Public Health Officer
- John Hardin, MD, Chief Scientific Officer
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