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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint disorders worldwide. Its
prevalence is increasing because of the growing aging of the population in
developed and developing countries as well as an increase in risk factors leading
to OA, particularly obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
Risk factors of OA can be
divided into person-level factors (age, gender, obesity, genetics and diet) and
joint-level factors (injury, malalignment and abnormal loading of the joints)
that interact in a complex manner. OA is the 11th cause of disability in the
world. It is responsible for activity limitations, particularly walking, and
affects participation and quality of life. Patients with OA are at greater risk
of all-cause mortality, particularly for cardiovascular diseases, than the
general population. This excess mortality is closely associated with disability
level. Consequently, strategies to reduce burden through primary and secondary
prevention programs are increasingly important.
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