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    Arthritis Basics

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    Learn general information about arthritis and what you can do to manage it.

    5 Proven Ways to Manage Arthritis
    Physical Activity for Arthritis
    Risk Factors
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    Arthritis Types
    • Osteoarthritis (OA)
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Gout
    • Childhood Arthritis
    Page last reviewed: February 20, 2019
    Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion , Division of Population Health
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      • CDC-RFA-DP18-1803 NOFOplus icon
        • FAQs
        • Attachment 1
        • Attachment 2
      • Key Public Health Messages
      • Policy Resources
      • Partners of CDC’s Arthritis Program
      • Reach of CDC-Funded Arthritis Programs
    • Arthritis Basicsplus icon
      • FAQs
      • Arthritis Typesplus icon
        • Osteoarthritis (OA)
        • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
        • Fibromyalgia
        • Gout
        • Childhood Arthritis
      • Managing Arthritis
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    • Pain and Arthritis
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        • Case Definition FAQs
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      • Evaluation of Work-Related Outcomes of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
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