National Arthritis Foundation and Juvenile Arthritis
"Striking one of every five adults and 300,000 children, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States."
Arthritis is a complex family of musculoskeletal disorders consisting of more than 100 different diseases or conditions that destroy joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and other connective tissues, hampering or halting physical movement. Juvenile arthritis (JA) is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can develop in children ages 16 and younger. If you would like more information about The Arthritis Foundation please visit their website by clicking the link below. |