Arthritis Awareness and Action | CDC Features

Arthritis Awareness and Action | CDC Features

Arthritis, Genetics & Management

CDC information: Arthritis awareness and action
CDC information: Physical activity. The arthritis pain reliever
Arthritis risk factors include family history. Some types of arthritis run in families, so you may be more likely to develop arthritis if your parents or siblings have the disorder. Your genes can make you more susceptible to environmental factors that may trigger arthritis. From the Mayo Clinic
Did you know? 1382 genes have been reported in relation to arthritis risk and outcomes, including 136 genomewide association studies. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator
Find out what are genetic disorders and genetic tests associated with arthritis from the NIH Genetic Testing Registry