Are You at Risk for Arthritis?

Feb. 28, 2012 — -- So, you think you're healthy.

Okay, but could you be at risk for arthritis?

On average, how many Americans do you think have arthritis?

One in 3? One in 5? Or one in 7?

The answer? One in 5.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 50 million adult Americans were doctor-diagnosed with arthritis in 2011, that's about 1 in 5 Americans. And as the U.S. population ages, these numbers will increase dramatically.