By Carina Elfving
Arthritis is at an all-time high in the United States and is expected to rise, increasing the potential for opioid overuse, according to Anne Schuchat, MD, the acting director of the CDC, who spoke during a teleconference.
Approximately one in four adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis. The most common forms are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus and fibromyalgia. The percentage of people whose lives are particularly limited has increased 20% since