Trends in osteoarthritis burden and the role of body mass index among older U.S. adults, 1999–2023: a NHANES and GBD analysis
Objective: To examine the association between body mass index (BMI) and osteoarthritis (OA) among U.S. adults aged ≥55 years and to characterize national temporal trends, geographic patterns, and future burden projections. Methods: This multi-source study integrated NHANES (1999–2023) and GBD data. Multivariable logis...