Arthritis Awareness Month WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States,1 and awareness of such is observed during the month of May. The National Arthritis Foundation coordinates the Arthritis Walk and other educational activities during this time.2 The purpose of Arthritis Awareness Month is to educate on the growing problem which affects over 46 million US adults yearly.3
Fast Facts:
- Arthritis Awareness Month allows people to learn about the various forms of arthritis such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.4
- The Arthritis Walk during the awareness month helps to promote physical activity for persons with arthritis.3
- During the month patients and their loved ones are instructed to learn all they can about the specific form of arthritis they are faced with, as well as to experiment with different at-home treatments in order to make life more comfortable.5
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Research Notes References
- ↑ South Carolina State Government: Arthritis Awareness Month Observed
- ↑ Arthritis Foundation: Arthritis Walk
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 CDC: Notice to Readers: Arthritis Awareness Month --- May 2009
- ↑ That's Fit: May is Arthritis Awareness Month
- ↑ Health News: National Arthritis Awareness Month
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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