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Oct 30, 2025

5 min

Understanding the Risk: What Is the Average Age to Get Osteoarthritis?

Over 32.5 million US adults have osteoarthritis, a leading cause of disability. But what is the average age to get osteoarthritis? While it can affect younger people, the risk significantly increases as you age, often beginning after 50.

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