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Osteoarthritis Is Striking Younger Adults, and Early Detection Is Key
Key Takeaways
- Over 600 million people worldwide have osteoarthritis, with diagnoses increasingly occurring in people in their 20s and 30s
- Researchers are developing infrared spectroscopy blood tests to detect molecular changes before symptoms appear
- Risk factors for young people include previous joint injuries, repetitive mechanical stress, obesity, and chronic inflammation
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DT Editorial Team··2 min read·via medicalxpress.com