32 per 1000 (NHIS95) ... see also overview of Bursitis.
approx 1 in 31 or 3.20% or 8.7 million people in USA [Source statistic for calcuation: "32 per 1000 (NHIS95)" -- see also general information about data sources]
For details see prevalence of types of Bursitis analysis; summary of available prevalence data:
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Tendinitis commonly results from overuse or injury (such as strain during sports activity), another musculoskeletal disorder (such as rheumatic diseases or congenital defects), or aging.
Bursitis can occur at any age but usually occurs in older individuals due to an inflammatory joint disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout) or recurring trauma that stresses or pressures a joint. Chronic bursitis follows attacks of acute bursitis or repeated trauma and infection. Septic bursitis may result from wound infection or from bacterial invasion of skin over the bursa.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
The term 'prevalence' of Bursitis usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Bursitis at any given time. The term 'incidence' of Bursitis refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Bursitis diagnosed each year. Hence, these two statistics types can differ: a short-lived disease like flu can have high annual incidence but low prevalence, but a life-long disease like diabetes has a low annual incidence but high prevalence. For more information see about prevalence and incidence statistics.
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