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Arthritis Foundation - AF

Organization URL(s)

www.arthritis.org  

Other Contact Information

P.O. Box 7669

Atlanta, GA 30357-0669

800-283-7800 (Voice - Toll-free)
404-872-7100 (Voice)

Description

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Founded in 1948, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.

Online Resources

• Arthritis in African Americans
  http://www.arthritis.org/arthritis-in-african-americans.php 
  
• Arthritis: How to Care for Yourself
  http://www.arthritis.org/how-to-care-for-yourself.php 
  
• Frequently Asked Questions: Arthritis
  http://www.arthritis.org/faq.php 
  
• Joint Health Quiz: Assess Your Risk and Symptoms
  http://www.arthritis.org/assess-risk.php 
  
• Kids Get Arthritis Too
  http://www.arthritistoday.org/kgat/ 
  
• Local Office Directory - Arthritis Foundation
  http://www.arthritis.org/chaptermap.php 
  

Print Resources

Publications, including free brochures may be ordered at http://www.afstore.org/site/index-afstore.html.

Related Topics

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Review Date

Wed Jan 11, 2012