In certain populations, generally in countries without as widespread medical care or medical awareness campaigns, the condition is much more widespread and much less well treated. In India today 15% of the population suffer from arthritis and a good amount of that percentage are ladies. Due to the general standard of healthcare being, on average, lesser in India than most western countries the condition often goes undertreated. Lack of proper treatment and medication for arthritis can lead to it destroying mobility and leaving a patient deformed.
If you’re over the age of 55 and living in India then arthritis is the thing most likely to cause a loss of your mobility.
The best way to counter conditions like this is through a general improvement in overall awareness. IF people are made aware of the condition that they’re suffering from they’re more likely to seek treatment for it and the earlier they do the less the chance of them winding up immobile and deformed is. Most of the biggest illnesses today have seen improvements in the standard and effectiveness of their treatments by making people much more aware of what they’re suffering and the best things they can do to maintain their own health.
As always, if in doubt see your doctor!