The prevalence of arthritis increases with age. Females are more likely to report arthritis than males. White, non-Hispanic individuals are more likely to report arthritis than Hispanic persons. Being overweight or obese and smoking are also risk factors. Specific genes are associated with a higher risk of certain types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematous (SLE), and ankylosing spondylitis.
Other risk factors include joint injuries, infection, and occupations that involve repetitive knee bending and squatting.
Utah Arthritis Program, Bureau of Health Promotion, Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Utah Department of Health, PO Box 142107, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2107, Telephone: 801-538-9458, Fax: 801-538-9495, Website: http://health.utah.gov/arthritis, E-mail: sgeorge@utah.gov or acarolan@utah.gov
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