(BlackPRWire) - Arthritis causes a surprisingly disproportionate amount of pain and limitations for African Americans. According to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when compared to whites, African Americans are:
- About as likely to report having arthritis, but:
- 26 percent more likely to report activity limitations due to arthritis
- 43 percent more likely to report work limitations due to arthritis
- 60 percent more likely to report severe
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