Arthritis in African Americans
Internet URL
http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/african_americans.asp 
Sponsoring Agency
Arthritis Foundation
Description
Arthritis and related conditions can affect anyone, no matter what their race. Osteoarthritis (OA), the common form of arthritis in African Americans, affects all races in similar frequency. However, gout and lupus affect more African Americans than people of other races. This article discusses OA, impact in the African-American community, how to reduce risk, and gout and lupus.
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