The Arthritis
Research Campaign (arc), founded in 1936,
raises funds to promote medical research
into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritic
conditions: to educate medical students,
doctors and allied healthcare professionals
about arthritis and to provide information
to people affected by arthritis and to the
general public.
More than seven million
people in the UK have long-term health problems
due to arthritis or a related condition.
Arthritis is the second most common cause
of time
off work among both men and women.
One child in every thousand has a childhood
form of arthritis, belying the perception
that it is a condition that only affects
the elderly.
arc is
the only major medical research charity
in the UK investigating arthritis in all
its forms. The charity receives no government
funding and could not achieve such an impressive
range of research and education projects
without the support of its donors and volunteers.
If you would like to know
more about arthritis, arc and how you could
help through fundraising for our vital research
work visit www.arc.org.uk
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