Arthritis in Ireland

·         The average age of people newly diagnosed with arthritis is just 35 years old

·         1 in 6 people in Ireland are affected by arthritis, that’s 714,000 people nationwide.

·         The lives of up to 1,000 children and their families are severely restricted by Juvenile Arthritis

·         Arthritis is a major cause of chronic pain, with 81% of people with arthritis in pain all or some of the time.

·         30% of all GP’s visits relate to arthritis and back pain

·         Arthritis forces people to withdraw from life – the isolation that can result is devastating but with the right support and information, people with arthritis can take back control of their lives.

About Arthritis Ireland

·         Arthritis Ireland is working towards a future where the 714,000 people in Ireland affected by arthritis and those caring for them are empowered to take positive action to manage the effects of their disease.