Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month; NEW! CDC Arthritis Website; National Plan on Aging
 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention July 16, 2024 |
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July Arthritis Newsletter |
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Did you know that children can get arthritis, too?
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It’s true. Juvenile arthritis, also known as childhood arthritis, affects hundreds of thousands of children in the United States. This condition causes pain, stiffness, and joint or body swelling, among other symptoms. It may even lead to lifelong joint damage. For some children, arthritis symptoms improve as they age. Others continue to have symptoms into adulthood. There is no cure, but this condition can be treated and managed. Early detection can lead to better outcomes and reduce the negative effects on physical and mental health. As Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month continues, take a moment to learn more about this condition and find resources you can share with those affected by it. Check out the new CDC web page on childhood arthritis and other items linked in this edition of the CDC Arthritis Newsletter for more information. |
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Arthritis Prevalence Among Children and Adolescents |
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Last year, CDC released its most recent arthritis prevalence estimates for children and adolescents. The MMWR report revealed that about 220,000 children and adolescents under the age of 18 had arthritis during 2017–2021. Arthritis is more common among certain groups of children, including those who are not physically active. It also commonly co-occurs with other health conditions, like anxiety and depression. CDC’s Healthy Living with Arthritis podcast episode on juvenile arthritis provides an overview of the study findings and implications for public health action. |
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Arthritis Foundation Resources for Juvenile Arthritis |
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This July, the Arthritis Foundation is aiming to raise awareness that #KidsGetArthritisToo. You can join them in this effort by using the prepared social media messages and graphics in their Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month Partner Toolkit. Visit the Arthritis Foundation website for information on programs, resources, and support for children with arthritis and their families, including:
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NEW! CDC Arthritis Website |
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The new CDC.gov is live and ready to use! Agency-wide changes to the website are part of CDC’s efforts to make health information easier to understand and access. Click here to learn more about the motivation behind the changes and how to access older content if needed. Take a look at how the CDC Arthritis website has changed! More arthritis pages will be added throughout the year. |
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NEW! Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging |
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On May 30, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report to Congress titled Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging. The report lays the groundwork for a coordinated effort to create a national set of recommendations for advancing healthy aging and age-friendly communities that value and truly include older adults. The Strategic Framework captures the opportunities and challenges created by the aging of the U.S. population. It defines goals and objectives for addressing critical aging issues. It also considers the many factors that influence the aging experience, as well as things that all people need as they age, such as:
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