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Arthritis and aging.

A Abyad1, J T Boyer

  • 1Arizona Center on Aging, University of Arizona, Tucson.

Current Opinion in Rheumatology
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
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Arthritis affects millions, especially the elderly. Obesity is a key factor in arthritis disability for older adults, and hip fracture incidence may be rising.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Arthritis prevalence is high in the elderly, with osteoarthritis being a leading cause of physician visits.
  • Osteoarthritis incidence and severity increase with age.
  • Late-stage rheumatoid arthritis is linked to reduced lifespan, and treatment paradigms are evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on arthritis epidemiology and health services for the elderly.
  • To highlight key risk factors for disability and mortality in elderly arthritis patients.
  • To discuss emerging trends in arthritis management and prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on arthritis in older adults.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data concerning osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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  • Synthesis of findings on risk factors like obesity and comorbidities such as hip fracture.

    • Main Results:

    • Osteoarthritis is a major contributor to healthcare utilization in the elderly.
    • Obesity is identified as a significant risk factor for disability in elderly individuals with arthritis.
    • Increasing incidence of hip fractures in the elderly is noted, alongside challenges to established rheumatoid arthritis treatment models.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to address the growing burden of arthritis in the aging population.
    • Management strategies should consider obesity as a modifiable risk factor for arthritis-related disability.
    • Cost-effective screening and treatment protocols for conditions like osteoporosis warrant investigation.