Iona Walton

Language and ethnicity are current barriers to good quality patient care for people with arthritis, says Dr Nasimah Maricar

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The UK is a wonderfully diverse place to live. It may not be perfect – improvements are needed in many areas – but awareness is growing and great strides are being made along the lines of inclusivity and opportunity.

However, the pandemic highlighted that almost all minority ethnic groups had higher risks of dying from COVID-19 than the white British majority of a comparable age. Similarly, there is a higher prevalence of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions among some ethnic minorities compared with white people.

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Walking towards healthier knees

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