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So
you think you have arthritis? In this section
you'll find FAQ, information
about types
of arthritis and osteoporosis and
information relevant to your age group.
The Director of Education and Deputy
CEO, says, “Arthritis, in its
many forms, strikes 1 in 6 Australians. That’s
almost 3.4 million people.*
It’s not just old hat: Arthritis
is not just a natural part of ageing. Most
people
with arthritis are between 15 and 64 years,
even children get arthritis!
Arthritis is a broad term, used to talk
about more than 100 different diseases. Osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
and gout are all different types of arthritis.
If you have a burning question, go to our
Frequently Asked Questions page. Or if you
are wanting information or brochures click
on the button on the left hand side of this
page. You’ll see that the left hand
menu has information on our upcoming brochures
and seminars, self management, medicines
and more!
This education page will lead you through
many different areas. Because arthritis is
a broad term and many conditions fall under
its banner, different people of different
age groups will be wanting varied information.
As ever, we are keen to hear your feedback,
so please give me a call on 1800 011 041 (NSW
residents only - outside NSW please call
02 9857 3300) or drop me
a line for any suggestions on
this
section
of the
website."
*Access Economics Report 2005
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