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What is Arthritis?

      

Welcome to the Idaho Arthritis Program!

This website is for people seeking information on arthritis in Idaho, and local resources.

Facts on Arthritis:

    • Arthritis is the nation's leading cause of disability
    • Arthritis affects more women than men
    • in 2006, 46 million adults in the U.S. have doctor-diagnosed arthritis (nearly 1 in 5 adults)
    • Arthritis affects people in all age groups, including 300,000 children
    • In Idaho, 256,000 adults (25.5%) have doctor-diagnosed arthritis

                   

Idaho Arthritis Program
Our goal is to reduce the burden of arthritis in Idaho, increase awareness of it as a public health issue and focus on the value of early diagnosis and treatment.
Classes and Events
Aquatics Classes, Seminars, Events
Arthritis Foundation Utah/Idaho Chapter

 Access the Utah-Idaho Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. 
Arthritis Foundation Idaho Classes
Idaho

2007 Classes


Arthritis Education and Support Group Brochure
Boise, Idaho
To view the brochure, please click here.

Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Class Leader Training
February 1-2, 2008, Nampa, Idaho

To view the flyer, please click here.


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