Arthritis

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Arthritis affects 54.4 million US adults, more than 1 of 4. It is a major cause of work disability in the United States and one of the most common chronic conditions in the nation. Arthritis is a common cause of chronic pain.

Basics
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General information about arthritis and how to manage it.

Interventions
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Programs proven to improve quality of life for people with arthritis.

Data & Statistics
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Facts and figures about arthritis in the United States.

Funded Partners
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CDC-funded programs in health departments, and information for program coordinators.

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Communications Center

Infographics, press room, campaigns, videos, and more.

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Tools for Partners

Tools for growing arthritis programs, promoting interventions, and managing cooperative agreements.

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Funded Research

Current CDC- supported research projects.

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About Our Program

Learn about the CDC Arthritis Program's mission activities.

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Publications

Scientific articles written by CDC staff and other authors.

Page last reviewed: October 10, 2018
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion , Division of Population Health