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Why are younger people getting arthritis? Understanding the causes and risk factors

According to a 2023 meta-analysis, roughly 1 in 10 patients seen in rheumatology clinics are diagnosed with chronic inflammatory arthritis before their 30th birthday. This statistic challenges the common misconception that arthritis is solely a condition for the elderly. The truth is, a complex interplay of genetic, autoimmune, and environmental factors explains why younger people are getting arthritis at a surprisingly high rate.