October 12 is World Arthritis Day! Announcing Healthy Living with Arthritis Podcast; NEW World Arthritis Day Feature "Take Action Against Arthritis;" World Arthritis Day Social Media; OAAA Action Brief for Healthcare Systems

	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People October 12, 2022

October Arthritis Newsletter	cdc.gov/arthritis

Healthy Living with Arthritis Podcast and First Episode

The Healthy Living with Arthritis podcast series seeks to provide listeners with critical information on CDC-recognized arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based interventions (AAEBIs). In each episode, a different AAEBI will be introduced and discussed in the hopes of informing key audiences about programs that are available to help manage arthritis. New episodes will premiere quarterly. Subscribe Here Listen to Episode 1

NEW World Arthritis Day Feature With arthritis on the rise, more people than ever can benefit from CDC’s recommended steps to take action and manage arthritis symptoms. Check out our feature for World Arthritis Day—"Take Action Against Arthritis"—which highlights 5 steps in managing arthritis. Read More World Arthritis Day Social Media  In observance of World Arthritis Day 2022, CDC will be releasing the following tweets and posts through various social media channels in October. We invite you to cross-promote and publicize these messages through your own social media channels. October 12th is World Arthritis Day. This year, CDC is encouraging you to learn more about arthritis and take action! Nearly 59 million US adults are affected by arthritis, with a projected increase to 78.4 million by 2040. Learn ways to manage arthritis. https://bit.ly/3Djnb2q October 12th is World Arthritis Day. Arthritis is on the rise in the US, with nearly 59 million adults affected. Learn ways to take action. https://bit.ly/3Djnb2q #WorldArthritisDay October 12th is #WorldArthritisDay. CDC has released a new podcast series, Healthy Living with Arthritis, to help celebrate. Check out the 1st episode of the series. https://bit.ly/3CdqM04 Joint injuries can cause or worsen arthritis. Choose activities that are easy on the joints to reduce your chance of developing or worsening arthritis. Learn more about physical activity benefits for people with arthritis. https://bit.ly/3cApYZO #WorldArthritisDay Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA) Resources Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA) Action Brief for Healthcare Systems: The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, CDC, and Arthritis Foundation partnered to create a series of sector-specific calls to action based on A National Public Health Agenda for Osteoarthritis: 2020 Update. The Call to Action for Healthcare Systems includes information and links to videos, guidelines, and additional resources on how to support OA prevention and management.  Read More

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5 Ways to Manage Arthritis	CDC's Arthritis Site	About CDC's Arthritis Program	Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2nd Ed.)

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