Myth Versus Fact - The Truth About Arthritis

Myth Fact
Arthritis is an "old person’s disease" Of the over 4.6 million Canadians with arthritis, 56% are below the age of 65 – including as many as 24,000 children aged 18 and under.
Arthritis is one disease There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. They include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and ankylosing spondylitis, among others.
Arthritis is not a costly disease Arthritis costs $33 billion annually in healthcare costs and lost productivity.
Arthritis is just aches and pains Arthritis can be a debilitating disease that significantly affects a person’s quality of life. Along with what can be high levels of pain, fatigue, depression and loss of mobility are frequent symptoms.

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