16. 2015 US data
-52 million
adults
2040 - 78
million
patients with
arthritis
Barbour KE et al. Prevalence of Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Arthritis-Attributable Activity Limitation—United States,
2013–2015. Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017;66:246–253. Hootman JM et al Updated projected prevalence of self-
reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation among US adults, 2015-2040. Arthritis
Rheumatol. 2016;68(7):1582–1587.
26. Patients taking immunosuppressive/ biologics
Very important to
respect the social
distancing rules
Continue medication
under tight medical
control
Avoid ER/ urgent
care visits for flare
ups (management by
telemedicine)