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osteoarthritis: lifestyle management  

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  • Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, a term describing more than 100 rheumatic conditions. OA is also known as degenerative joint disease because it involves the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone in joints, especially in the knees, hips, hands, and spine. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle Management]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-Q4Q6QPBB-V

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