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Juvenile Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness

07.11.2020 - By Dr. Dawn-Elise SnipesPlay

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- Learn what juvenile and rheumatoid arthritis are

- Identify the prevalence of JA/RA

- Explore the relationship of JA/RA and affiliated medications to mental health

- Identify interventions to assist people with JA/RA achieve their highest quality of life

Autoimmune Issues and Children

- Autoimmune disorders that occur in childhood include:

- Juvenile arthritis, which affects about 1 in 1,000 children

- Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, which affects 1 to 2 of every 400 children

- Celiac disease which impacts 1-3% of the population

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