Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences· 2017Q1
Knee osteoarthritis has doubled in prevalence since the mid-20th century
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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) prevalence is 2.1-fold higher in postindustrial populations compared to early industrial ones, indicating an approximate doubling since the mid-20th century, a rise not fully explained by increased longevity or BMI.
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