Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of finger arthritis. OA is also called degenerative joint disease because it is caused by wear and tear on your joints as you age. In OA, the protective tissues in your joints deteriorate with time allowing bare bone to rub on bone. This cause joint pain and swelling.f you have an autoimmune disease causing your finger arthritis, you may also need medicine to control your immune system. These treatments include disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to slow down joint destruction, andbiologic response modifiers (BRMs) to reduce inflammation and permanent joint damage.
The country where people live longest -- measured as life expectancy at age 60 -- is Japan. Coming a close second are a string of countries spanning the Mediterranean and East Asia, as well as countries with strong economies and healthcare systems.
1. Switzerland. Switzerland had the worldâs longest life expectancy at birth at nearly 83 years as of 2011 â 10 years longer than it was in 1970. Switzerlandâs health care expenditure totalled $5,643 per person, the third highest out of countries measured by the OECD.y 2011, life expectancy rose to almost 82 years. Sweden is renowned for its universal health care system, which was introduced in 1913 and was the worldâs first. Further, HelpAge Internationalâs âGlobal AgeWatch 2013 Indexâ ranked Sweden the best country for older people to live in this year.