Osteoarthritis : The Major Indian ailment - Instablogs
Osteoarthritis : The Major Indian ailment
Ashish , Newdelhi: Sep 6 2007

You may wonder which is the most prevalent ailment.
A study conducted by TNS(Times News Survey) claims that Osteoarthritis is India’s No. 1 ailment.
Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative joint disease.
It affects joints.
Medical study refuted the fallacy that only women suffer from this ailment.
Many men also fall victim to it.
Doctors believe poor musculature and obesity are the major reasons behind rising numbers of patients.
They atribute sedentary lifestyle, poor diet and squatting position are responsible for its high incidence among Indians.
The doctors recommend
-Regular exercise
-Healthy Diet
- Keep weight in control
- Avoid squatting
- Avoid Cross legged positions
Via: Times News Network

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