Open AccessCan Osteoarthritis Predict Mortality?
Author(s) -
Rebecca J. Cleveland,
Leigh F. Callahan
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
north carolina medical journal
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.283
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 2379-4313
pISSN - 0029-2559
DOI - 10.18043/ncm.78.5.322
Subject(s) - osteoarthritis , obesity , medicine , diabetes mellitus , disease , population , physical therapy , gerontology , environmental health , alternative medicine , pathology , endocrinology
Osteoarthritis is the most common musculoskeletal condition. Due to the aging population and rising obesity worldwide, the projected increase in osteoarthritis is expected to be substantial. Since osteoarthritis has been associated with disability and many chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, it is important to consider its impact on mortality.
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