The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
ARTHRITIS: A NATION IN PAIN
Arthritis, a condition that can reduce strength and mobility for completeting routine chores, is a pain to anyone who works. Arthritis is one of the most common disabling conditions, and refers to more than 100 different illnesses. The most common types are osteoarthritis (caused by cartilage destruction), rheumatoid (genetic arthritis), bursitis, and tendonitis.
50 Million people in the US have doctor diagnosed Arthritis.
More than half of the individuals who have arthritis are younger
than 65 years old.
Nearly 300,000 children are affected by arthritis.
Overall, women are affected more often than men.
Arthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work
disability.
Arthritis has an annual economic impact of $128 billion nationally.
Arthritis is considered one of the leading causes of disability in
the US!!
The Arthritis Foundation-Indiana Chapter is committed to being involved as a four year nonprofit, disability related partner supporting the mission of the USDA National AgrAbility Project. Ultimately, our goal is to build upon current objectives which include education and support of agricultural professionals and their families who have been affected by arthritis.
[AgrAbility Project, NIFA, USDA Special Project 2008-41590-04796]