CDC Study Shows Prevelance of Arthritis Among Hispanics — AARP VIVA

3 Million Latinos Suffer From Arthritis

CDC finds surprising differences among Hispanic subgroups when it comes to pain and limitations

Ingram Publishing/Getty Images Puerto Ricans in the U.S. are nearly twice as likely as Cuban Americans to have arthritis.

But Mexicans and Mexican Americans are most likely to report work limitations due to the disease.

Prevent Arthritis and Fight the Pain

Exercise. Walk, swim or do other low-impact physical activity at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. You can break up your exercise into 10-minute blocks, three times a day. Maintain a normal weight. Each extra pound puts an additional four pounds of pressure on a knee. See your doctor. Don't ignore any pain you experience. Attend classes. Learn how to manage your arthritis. To find a class, visit the . In its first-ever , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 3.1 million adult Latinos have arthritis, but the impact differs significantly based on ethnicity.

Genetics, education, environment and cultural behaviors may play a role, says the Arthritis Foundation's Patience White. The CDC plans more studies of Latinos by subgroup, which could result in targeted treatment and prevention options. Meanwhile, Hispanics can take action to stave off the disease and manage the pain (see tips at right).

Statistics for Hispanic Adults With Arthritis

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