Context
World Arthritis day is observed on 12 October every year. It is a global health awareness event that helps create awareness about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
History
- World arthritis day (WAD) was established by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI).
- The first event for World Arthritis day was organized on 12 October 1996.
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Theme: “It’s in your hands, take action”
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- Since then various local, and global communities like Arthritis Foundation have come together to raise awareness and fight the awareness gap in order to provide support and access to the communities.
What is Arthritis?
- Arthritis is an inflammatory joint disorder affecting the joints tissues and connective tissues that results in joint pain and stiffness.
- There are more than 100 types of arthritis but osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common ones.
- Arthritis and related conditions have crippled many lives around the world.
