Association of body mass index and osteoarthritis with healthcare expenditures and utilization.

Stephen S Johnston Eric M AmmannRobin ScamuffaJonathan SamuelsAndrew StokesElliott FegelmanChia-Wen Hsiao

Published in: Obesity science & practice (2020)

The prevalence and economic burden of osteoarthritis grow with increasing BMI; primary prevention of weight-related osteoarthritis and secondary weight management may help to alleviate this burden.

Keyphrases

body mass index
rheumatoid arthritis
healthcare
knee osteoarthritis
weight gain
weight loss
physical activity
risk factors
body weight
health information