Prevalence of Obesity-Related Arthritis Still on the Rise

Portland, OR -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/26/2015 -- Obesity is one of the most common preventable diseases today. One of the most alarming things about obesity is that it can lead to a large number of serious medical conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2 out of 3 overweight or obese individuals in the United States are diagnosed with arthritis.