Certain factors are associated with a greater risk of arthritis. Some of these risk factors are modifiable while others are not. Non-modifiable risk factors:
Age: The risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. Gender: Most types of arthritis are more common in women; 60% of the people with arthritis are women. Gout is more common in men. Genetic: Specific genes are associated with a higher risk of certain types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and ankylosing spondylitis.
Modifiable risk factors
Overweight and Obesity: Excess weight can contribute to both the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis. Joint Injuries: Damage to a joint can contribute to the development of osteoarthritis in that joint. Infection: Many microbial agents can infect joints and potentially cause the development of various forms of arthritis. Occupation: Certain occupations involving repetitive knee bending and squatting are associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.
Who is at highest risk for Arthritis ?
Certain factors are associated with a greater risk of arthritis. Some of these risk factors are modifiable while others are not. Non-modifiable risk factors:
Age: The risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. Gender: Most types of arthritis are more common in women; 60% of the people with arthritis are women. Gout is more common in men. Genetic: Specific genes are associated with a higher risk of certain types of arthritis, such as {{ORGANIZATION}} arthritis ({{ORGANIZATION}}) and systemic lupus erythematosus ({{ORGANIZATION}}), and ankylosing spondylitis.
Modifiable risk factors
Overweight and Obesity: Excess weight can contribute to both the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis. {{NAME}}: Damage to a joint can contribute to the development of osteoarthritis in that joint. Infection: Many microbial agents can infect joints and potentially cause the development of various forms of arthritis. Occupation: Certain occupations involving repetitive knee bending and squatting are associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.