Differences in Ethnicity Affects Musculoskeletal Conditions And Care in Aging
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. affecting about 43 million adults. Nearly 4 million African Americans report having some type of arthritis. By the year 2020, projections of the number of African Americans' arthritis-related conditions will increase to about 7 million.