World Arthritis Day is October 12

One in Four. More Than You Think. 

Thank you for partnering with us this World Arthritis Day to shine a spotlight on a chronic disease that affects 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. 

That number may seem surprising, but chances are someone in your workplace, your customer base or your community is living with arthritis — maybe even you. Yet for many people, its impact remains invisible. 

Here are a few facts many people don’t know:

• Nearly 60 million adults are living with diagnosed arthritis.
• Arthritis is the nation’s #1 cause of disability.
• 90% of people living with arthritis say it interferes with their daily lives.
• Two-thirds of adults with arthritis are younger than 65, managing symptoms while working, parenting and going about their everyday lives.
• Kids get arthritis, too. Close to 300,000 children in the U.S. are living with a form of juvenile arthritis. 

This World Arthritis Day, join us in raising awareness while showing the millions of people living with arthritis that they are seen, supported and not alone.

Help Spread the Word 

1. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
2. Share our World Arthritis Day post on October 12. 
3. Download this social graphic and copy (zip file) your organization can customize and share. Don’t forget to tag us — @ArthritisFoundation.

Resources to Share

Explore Arthritis Foundation information and resources to meet the impact of arthritis head on:

• Find information about World Arthritis Day.
• Take a deeper dive into the different forms of arthritis.
• Watch Arthritis in the Workplace to better manage arthritis on the job.
• Listen to arthritis experts breaking it down in this Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast episode, Arthritis: Explained.
• Explore how Arthritis Foundation research is leading the way.