Tag: orthopedics
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World Arthritis Day: 5 reasons why women are at higher arthritis risk, and how hormones and hips matter
Understanding the gender gap in arthritis Arthritis is a broad term for conditions that cause joint inflammation and stiffness. While it affects people worldwide, research consistently shows that women bear a disproportionate burden. Studies indicate that women are nearly three times more likely than men to develop conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and certain…
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World Arthritis Day: 5 Reasons Women Face Higher Arthritis Risk, and What Women Can Do
World Arthritis Day shines a spotlight on how arthritis affects women differently—and what can be done to protect joint health. While arthritis inflames and stiffens joints for people worldwide, research consistently shows that women are disproportionately affected by several forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). An expert in orthopedics explains five…