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Can an 18 year old develop arthritis?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 220,000 U.S. children and adolescents were diagnosed with arthritis between 2017 and 2021. While the condition is commonly associated with older age, the truth is that a young person, including an 18-year-old, can develop arthritis. In fact, specific types of arthritis frequently affect younger populations and can persist into adulthood.

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At what age does inflammatory arthritis occur?

Affecting about 1% of the world's population, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common form of inflammatory arthritis, but its age of onset is not uniform. This condition is not limited to old age, challenging common misconceptions about arthritis and highlighting the importance of understanding the different stages of life it can affect.

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What age does inflammatory arthritis start? Understanding onset by type

Inflammatory arthritis isn't just a condition for the elderly; in fact, a significant number of cases start much earlier in life. The question of what age does inflammatory arthritis start is complex, with the answer varying widely depending on the specific type of arthritis involved.

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