ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arthritis is usually ongoing (chronic). Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are more common in women than men. These conditions are often found in older people. But people of all ages may be affected.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aging changes in the musculoskeletal system increase the propensity to OA but the joints affected and the severity of disease are most closely related to other OA risk factors such as joint injury, obesity, genetics, and anatomical factors that affect joint mechanics.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the United States, 24% of all adults, or 58.5 million people, have arthritis. It is a leading cause of work disability, with annual costs for medical care and lost earnings of $303.5 billion. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Other forms include gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.