<s>[INST] When Does Arthritis Strike? [/INST]  I would say late 50s and above would be when you would start to look for degenerative arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in middle-aged women, but even children can get it. It depends. Gout is more common in men. Source: Illinois Bone & Joint Institute. Link: https://www.ibji.com/blog/rheumatology-autoimmune-care/common-questions-about-arthritis/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Arthritis </s>