Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint.
In the UK, more than 10 million people have it or other, similar conditions that affect the joints.
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid-arthritis are the 2 most common types of arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type in the UK, affecting nearly 9 million people.
It most often develops in people in their mid-40s or older.
It’s also more common in women and people with a family history of the condition.
In the UK, rheumatoid-A affects more than 400,000 people. It often starts when a person is between 40 and 50 years old.
Women are 3 times more likely to be affected than men.
In rheumatoid-A, the body’s immune system targets affected joints, which leads to pain and swelling.