Do more women suffer from osteoarthritis than men?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:The prevalence of arthritis of all kinds is higher among women (about 28%) than men (about 18%). The numbers hold up for osteoarthritis (OA) as well. OA is more common in women, especially women over 55. Women get OA in the joints of the fingers more often than men do. They get osteoarthritis of the knee nearly twice as often as men. As we get older, though, the risk of osteoarthritis balances out. By age 75, nearly all women and men show some signs of OA.The prevalence of arthritis of all kinds is higher among women (about 28%) than men (about 18%). The numbers hold up for osteoarthritis (OA) as well. OA is more common in women, especially women over 55. Women get OA in the joints of the... More -
Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Before age 55, men are more likely to get osteoarthritis than women. However, after age 55, the disease becomes more common in women. Overall, more women have osteoarthritis than men. One possible reason: Women’s broader hips may put more long-term stress on their knees. The knee joint is one of the most common places for osteoarthritis to occur.
Age (getting older), obesity and injury are the most common causes of OA.
Before age 55, men are more likely to get osteoarthritis than women. However, after age 55, the disease becomes more common in women. Overall, more women have osteoarthritis than men. One possible reason: Women’s broader hips may put... More -
RealAge answered:Overall, osteoarthritis is more common in women than in men. Until about 55 years of age, the rate of developing osteoarthritis is about equal in women and men. After the age of 55, many more women than men are affected by osteoarthritis. This same trend is apparent for knee osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis that affects several joints at the same time, and especially osteoarthritis of the hand.
Women have a considerably higher risk of osteoarthritis of the knee, a difference that may be due to wearing high-heeled shoes. Men have more frequent osteoarthritis of the hip joint.Overall, osteoarthritis is more common in women than in men. Until about 55 years of age, the rate of developing osteoarthritis is about equal in women and men. After the age of 55, many more women than men are affected by osteoarthritis.... More
