Purpose of the Arthritis Foundation

Arthritis Foundation's mission is to prevent, control and find a cure of arthritis by creating awareness among people, providing tools to help people manage arthritis and funding for arthritis research. According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, about 50 million Americans are affected by some type of arthritis.

Arthritis is a form of disability in advanced cases, where it makes a person unable to perform simple tasks such as walking or running. It is widespread throughout the world, with no clear knowledge about why it is caused. It is also estimated that 67 million Americans will be affected by some form of arthritis by 2030. Overweight and obese people are more prone to develop arthritis than others. As arthritis is a serious health issue which can paralyze a person's normal life, Arthritis Foundation helps create awareness among people.

Arthritis Foundation runs number of campaigns to create awareness about this issue among people of all age groups. They also conduct events throughout the year to help raise funds and increase the awareness about this disease. There are different types of arthritis which affects people. However, the most common ones are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Juvenile arthritis.

Arthritis Foundation mainly focuses on these three types of arthritis. They also provide tools to help people suffering from other types of arthritis such as Lupus, Gout, Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic arthritis among others.

For people who are affected by arthritis, this foundation publishes an award winning magazine called "Arthritis Today". Arthritis Foundation also provides medical advice, books, brochures, exercise classes, a drug guide, physician referrals and many other resources to help people suffering from arthritis.

Arthritis Foundation has invested over $380 million towards arthritis research. This makes them one of the largest organizations contributing to the research of arthritis. Majority of the donations received by Arthritis Foundation goes to funding research and in conducting activities for people suffering from arthritis. They also actively pursue in bringing about positive changes in health care policies, legislation and funding from the Government for their research.

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