Being Overweight Worsens Osteoarthritis

Monday, March 9, 2009 - 22:28 in Health & Medicine

Being fat increases the risk of primary joint replacement in osteoarthritis. A new study found that increased waist circumference and body mass index were associated with the risk of both knee and hip joint replacement.

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