Arthritis
Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) is a group of conditions that affect the health of the bone joints in the body. One in three adult Americans suffer from some form of arthritis and the disease affects about twice as many women as men.
History
The first known traces of arthritis date back as far as 4500 BC. It was noted in skeletal remains of Indians found in Tennesseehttp://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_01_02_TimeLine.asp.
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4500 BC - Indians - Tennessee
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