Arthritis is a disease of the old age Arthritis does not affect children Arthritis is found only in women and many more myths are considered as characteristics of arthritis. But the fact is arthritis sufferers include men and women, kids and adults. Approximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis. More than half of those with arthritis are below 65 years of age.

To clear these myths, it is important that one is educated enough on the disease. And to create awareness and enlighten on arthritis, the World Arthritis Day is celebrated. It was established first in 1996 by ARI (Arthritis Rheumatism International). And thence, it is being celebrated each year on October 12th which happens to be Monday this year.

Arthritis is one of the most debilitating and painful condition affecting millions people across the world. The theme for World Arthritis Day 2009 is "Let's Work Together". The main idea behind this day is

• To influence public policy makers about the difficulties and problems faced by arthritis patients and the solutions which can be taken to ease the arthritis discomfort in daily life
• To ensure all people with arthritic suffers and their caregivers aware about the vast support network available for their help
• Spread awareness of arthritis and its types in all communities including common public, people suffering from arthritis and even medical professionals

On this day let's work together to save ourselves and others falling prey to arthritis and also relieve the suffering of those affected by arthritis in whatever way we can. Come this year let's work together for arthritis and arthritics!