OSTEOARTHRITIS IN FIGURES

MILLION AFFECTED
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500 million people suffer from symptomatic osteoarthritis, 7 million of them in Spain.

OF THE ASYMPTOMATIC POPULATION
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It is the most prevalent joint pathology.

CAUSE OF PERMANENT DISABILITY
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Rheumatic diseases are the first cause of permanent disability and the third cause of temporary incapacity for work.

OF PERMANENT INVALIDITY
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50% of permanent disability cases caused by rheumatic diseases are those of patients with osteoarthritis.

20 July

DOWN ESPAÑA and the OAFI Foundation have signed a framework agreement to promote musculoskeletal health among people with Down’s syndrome

The partnership involves carrying out joint initiatives in the areas of prevention, training and research to improve the quality of life of people with Down’s syndrome Barcelona, 20 July 2026. DOWN ESPAÑA and the Osteoarthritis Foundation International (OAFI) have signed a framework agreement for collaboration with the aim of promoting joint initiatives that contribute to […]

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Official GUIDES
of the OAFI Foundation

WHITE PAPER on AGEING AND OSTEOARTHRITIS: Problems, challenges and solutions

The current situation of osteoarthritis and ageing in Spain and proposals for managing the future of one of the world’s most ageing countries.

WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS? A guide for patients

Guidelines and recommendations on osteoporosis, nutritional advice, exercises, and strategies for improving pain.

Dr. Josep Vergés
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