Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · May 2021
ReviewUnderstanding the Impact of Sex and Gender in Osteoarthritis: Assessing Research Gaps and Unmet Needs.
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects more than 300 million individuals globally, with higher prevalence in women than in men. In addition, OA affects women and men differently, with women demonstrating both increased disease severity and disability. ⋯ The current review summarizes discussions from the roundtable and prioritizes areas of need that warrant further attention in OA research, diagnosis, care, and education. Improvements in basic and clinical research, clinical practice, patient education, and policy are needed to allow for better understanding as to the pathogenesis of sex- and gender-related disparities in OA.