Arthritis | Management of Patients with Chronic Diseases ...
Epidemiology and Etiology. Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. 31 In 2018, million adults and 300,000 children were diagnosed with this disease. 31, 33 The etiology of arthritis varies depending on the type of arthritis present. Common risk factors for arthritis include joint injury and overuse, occupations involving repetitive movements, .