May is National Arthritis Month. Arthritis, a leading cause of
disability, affects an estimated 40 million persons in the United
States and may affect nearly 60 million by 2020. This year's theme
is "Stay Active with Arthritis Through Physical Activity and
EducationSM". The Arthritis Foundation promotes the messages of the
1996 Surgeon General's report on physical activity and health by
emphasizing that regular physical activity can help persons with
arthritis control pain and disability. The foundation also
encourages all persons to build and maintain healthy bones,
muscles, and joints through regular physical activity.
Additional information about arthritis, National Arthritis
Month activities, and ongoing local Arthritis Foundation programs
and services is available from the Arthritis Foundation, telephone
(800) 283-7800, or on the World-Wide Web, http://www.arthritis.org.
A National Arthritis Month media kit also is available, telephone
(404) 872-7100, extension 6225.
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