# Arthritis Is Forcing Millions of Americans Out of Work

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Podcast: [Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-joseph-mercola-take-control-of-your-health-402388)
Published: 2026-02-20T06:28:00+00:00
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Arthritis-related disability remains high, with nearly half of adults with arthritis struggling to perform basic daily movements that affect independence, mobility, and quality of life About 40% of working-age adults with arthritis report that the condition limits their ability to work, threatening income, job security, and long-term financial stability during prime earning years Difficulty with walking and climbing stairs is the strongest signal of serious disability, showing that loss of mobility — not just pain — drives work and activity limitations Arthritis-related limitations are far more severe when other chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, or depression are present, compounding physical and economic strain Addressing root drivers like chronic inflammation, excess mechanical joint stress, and impaired cellular energy slows joint damage and helps preserve mobility and work capacity

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