Question

Which of the following is a most common misconception with regard to the disease arthritis?

• A. Arthritis is much more than just minor aches and pains
• B. Can last for years or be lifelong
• C. Different types of arthritis exist
• D. Arthritis is an old person's disease.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Arthritis is an old person's disease.

The most common misconception about arthritis is that it's a disease only of old people. In actuality, arthritis can affect anyone at any age, not just the elderly including children, Young adults and middle aged.