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Current event posting #1
Topic: Health
Title: Nearly 1 in 20 US Adults Over 50 Has a Fake Knee
Author: Lindsy Tanner
Date of Publication: 2/10/2012
Publication Name: Huffington Post
Length of Article: 780 words
In the past ten years there has been a significant surge in the number of knee replacements and knee surgeries in the United States. Recent data shows that approximately one in every 20 adults above the age of 50 have artificial knees. This new data is really ground breaking as it shows the path we are on and leads to doctors to ascertain and hopefully help spread awareness of the causes of this surge. People with artificial knees are prone to infections and scarring in the tissue of the knee which can lead to further surgical intervention. The artificial knee itself wears out after only 15-20 years calling for another intrusive surgery. Based on the current trend, the numbers of knee replacement surgeries are still on the rise. Knee replacements have tripled in people over 50 since 1997.
Doctors have predicted two main causes for this recent rise in knee replacements. The first cause is the ever obesity trend in the United States. The second cause is amateur athletes who don’t account age nor injury in their workout regime.
In conclusion, the recent rise in artificial knees in the United States is sobering as it shows the trend we are on. It also leads to wonder at the obesity trend over time in the United States. Though recent data shows the obesity rate to have plateaued, it’s final stop is at a staggering 34%. This data also raises awareness to all amateur athletes to modify and change their workout routine. Armed with this knowledge, it is posible to save the estimated $40,000 per surgery by simply living smart and healthily.
Current event posting #1
Topic: Health
Title: Nearly 1 in 20 US Adults Over 50 Has a Fake Knee
Author: Lindsy Tanner
Date of Publication: 2/10/2012
Publication Name: Huffington Post
Length of Article: 780 words
In the past ten years there has been a significant surge in the number of knee replacements and knee surgeries in the United States. Recent data shows that approximately one in every 20 adults above the age of 50 have artificial knees. This new data is really ground breaking as it shows the path we are on and leads to doctors to ascertain and hopefully help spread awareness of the causes of this surge. People with artificial knees are prone to infections and scarring in the tissue of the knee which can lead to further surgical intervention. The artificial knee itself wears out after only 15-20 years calling for another intrusive surgery. Based on the current trend, the numbers of knee replacement surgeries are still on the rise. Knee replacements have tripled in people over 50 since 1997.
Doctors have predicted two main causes for this recent rise in knee replacements. The first cause is the ever obesity trend in the United States. The second cause is amateur athletes who don’t account age nor injury in their workout regime.
In conclusion, the recent rise in artificial knees in the United States is sobering as it shows the trend we are on. It also leads to wonder at the obesity trend over time in the United States. Though recent data shows the obesity rate to have plateaued, it’s final stop is at a staggering 34%. This data also raises awareness to all amateur athletes to modify and change their workout routine. Armed with this knowledge, it is posible to save the estimated $40,000 per surgery by simply living smart and healthily.
Lindsey Tanner. "Nearly 1 In 20 US Adults Over 50 Has A Fake Knee." Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Huffington Post, 10 Feb. 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. .
I find it interesting that these surgery-inducing knee injuries have causes that are polar opposites: overly aggressive exercise and obesity. It could potentially indicate successes in anti-obesity campaigns [in that people realize that exercise is good]! Ultimately, both reasons are very telling with regards to trends in the United States.
ReplyDeleteI personally found this article a bit scary, and a very effective reality check. In this modern era, America's obesity rate has grown unimpeded, and it is important for everybody to know the effects of such a health hazard. Its scary to know that artificial knee caps can only last 15-20 years, and are prone to infections.
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DeleteAccording to this article, the two leading causes of surgery-inducing knee injuries are polar opposites: overly aggressive exercise and obesity. This could potentially indicate successes in anti-obesity campaigns, since exercise [obviously] counteracts obesity. Ultimately, both factors are detrimental, and indicate that Americans may be taking even worse care of themselves. According to the article, the amount of knee surgeries performed has tripled [in those over age 50] since 1997.
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