World Arthritis Day

World Arthritis Day History

World Arthritis Day seeks to raise awareness and support for those affected by arthritis. Arthritis is a disability associated with joint pain and joint disease. There are more than 100 types of arthritis which induce swelling, pain, and stiffness. According to Versus Arthritis, in 2021, 20 million people in the UK reported having symptoms related to arthritis. World Arthritis Day was established in 1996 and has been celebrated on October 12th each year.