Adults and Arthritis
2.4 million Australians of working age have arthritis. Over half of $7.6 billion related to arthritis can be attributed to productivity costs reflecting reduced employment rates and an increase in absenteeism resulting from arthritic conditions.
More people in Australia have arthritis than cardiovascular disease, diabetes or asthma (source AICH report)
Arthritic conditions are more prevalent among females, with over 2 million females (19.9% of Australian females) and 1.8 million males (17.1% of Australian males) estimated to have arthritis in 2007.
78% of the people with arthritis reside in NSW , VIC and QLD. In NSW this is approximately 22.8% females and 18.7% males, giving a total of 41.5% of the Australian population.
Recent Videos:
Arthritis NSW together with Inspired Adventures invite you to take the trip you have always dreamt of! Challenge yourself on this unforgettable 10 day adventure & trek the Great Wall of China. All funds raised will go toward providing support, advice, information, community awareness and research for people with arthritis. For more information and [...]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most serious form of arthritis. It is not a rare disease, affecting around half a million Australians. Of these cases almost 60% are women. As part of Arthritis Awareness Week 2010, Arthritis Australia and the Australian Rheumatology Association began a campaign to give a voice to the almost 300,000 [...]
Neville woke up one night in terrible pain. He was diagnosed with several types of arthritis. Find out how he was able to beat his arthritis and keep doing the things he loves! Video produced by Arthritis QLD with a very generous grant from the Australian Rheumatology Association-Queensland Branch. The core purpose of this [...]
Kristy was a fit and healthy young woman when she was suddenly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Find out how she conquered her condition. Video produced by Arthritis QLD with a very generous grant from the Australian Rheumatology Association-Queensland Branch The core purpose of this video is to send a message of hope and to provide [...]
Arthritis NSW is offering a number of warm water exercises classes throughout NSW giving you the opportunity to exercise, with guidance from a trained instructor, in a friendly and social environment.