Arthritis is a common chronic joint disease that can be miserable for many middle-aged and older people, affecting mobility and quality of life due to the pain and other complications it brings.
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the estimated prevalence of arthritis in people aged between 18 and 64 is 30 percent for men and 31 percent for women. Fifty-six percent of men 65 and older have the condition, while 69 percent of women do.
