Research Among The General Public And Those With Arthritis

The Arthritis Research Campaign (arc) has previously estimated that around 8 million people are affected by arthritis. From this survey, however, the proportion who say that they have or have had arthritis or joint pain is over a third (36%), which translates into more than 16 million adults — double the previously estimated number.

The Arthritis Research Campaign (arc) has previously estimated that around 8 million people are affected by arthritis. From this survey, however, the proportion who say that they have or have had arthritis or joint pain is over a third (36%), which translates into more than 16 million adults -- double the previously estimated number.

While many of these people may have had joint pain for a while only, rather than arthritis, on the face of it the results suggest that more people may have the condition than was previously thought. Around three in ten (29%) adults says they are currently affected by arthritis or joint pain, representing more than thirteen million across Great Britain -- around 50% more than arc's previous estimate.

Technical details

MORI conducted two surveys: the first survey involved a nationally representative quota sample of 1,972 adults aged 15+ interviewed throughout Great Britain. Interviews were carried out between 7-13 February, 2002. The second survey wave involved interviews with 779 adults who currently experience or have experienced arthritis or joint pain, drawn from a nationally representative sample of 2,031 adults aged 15+. Interviews for this wave were carried out between 21-26 February, 2002.

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