Resources for Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

From the Outreach and Special Populations division: The American College of Rheumatology estimates that around 300,000 children in the US have been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, a condition that causes joint swelling, pain, stiffness, and loss of motion. July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, and public health professionals can find a number of resources from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to share with families who have children affected by this painful condition: Juvenile Arthritis on MedlinePlus: Find links to reliable resources on diagnosis, treatment options, genetic causes, clinical trials, journal articles, and patient handouts. What Is Juvenile Arthritis? Fast Facts: This easy-to-read printable publication (also available in Spanish) from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) provides a basic overview on the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of juvenile arthritis, as well as treatment options. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis on Genetics Home Reference: Learn about the genetic causes of juvenile arthritis, including frequency, genetic changes, and inheritance pattern.
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