October 12th is World Arthritis Day

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October Arthritis Newsletter	cdc.gov/arthritis

Recognizing the Impact of Arthritis Globally

World Arthritis Day is observed every year on October 12th. It’s a day when people around the globe unite in recognizing the existence, severity, and impact of arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. In the U.S. alone, arthritis affects 1 in 5 adults. That’s 54 million people! And contrary to the myth, older adults aren’t the only people with arthritis. This Saturday, join CDC in its efforts to raise arthritis awareness by sharing the graphics below with the hashtag #WorldArthritisDay. Then learn about Self-Care for Arthritis: Five Ways to Manage Your Symptoms.

Download Graphic 1 - Prevalence

Download Graphic 2 - Age

See full infographic for more key findings

More Information

Healthy Living with Arthritis	CDC's Arthritis Site	Self-Care  for Arthritis	Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2nd Ed.)

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