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Who gets osteoarthritis?

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Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the United States, affecting nearly 21 million people -- mostly middle-aged and older people. While women tend to have more osteoarthritis problems than men do, everyone¡¯s risk increases as they get older.