Arthritis | CDC

Arthritis | CDC

Arthritis affects 54.4 million US adults, more than 1 of 4. It is a major cause of work disability in the United States and one of the most common chronic conditions in the nation. Arthritis is a common cause of chronic pain.

Basics

General information about arthritis and how to manage it.

Interventions

Programs proven to improve quality of life for people with arthritis.

Data & Statistics

Facts and figures about arthritis in the United States.

Funded Partners

CDC-funded programs in health departments, and information for program coordinators.

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Communications Center

Infographics, press room, campaigns, videos, and more.

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Tools for Partners

Tools for growing arthritis programs, promoting interventions, and managing cooperative agreements.

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Funded Research

Current CDC- supported research projects.

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About Our Program

Learn about the CDC Arthritis Program's mission activities.

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Publications

Scientific articles written by CDC staff and other authors.