World Arthritis Day 12 October 2018

Today marks World Arthritis Day. About 4 million Australians live with 1 or more types of arthritis.

Did you know that there are over 100 different types of arthritis? Its not just something that Nana has. Arthritis is indiscriminate, it can effect anybody at any age, young or old. Most forms of arthritis are thought to be auto-immune conditions, where the body’s immune system attacks its own joint tissues.

The cost to the Australian economy and health care systems are huge, in 2015 arthritis cost the health care system 5.5 billion. This figure is projected to jump to 7.6 billion by 2030.

To learn some more fast facts about arthritis, see the graphic below from Arthritis Australia.

Source: Arthritis Australia