WE ASPIRE TO SEE 100,000 PEOPLE WAVING FOR WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY!
Waving is a small physical activity, but a big gesture of support for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. All of the waving photographs and videos that have been shared so far can be seen in our gallery below – just click on any picture to enlarge it. Why not send us your own waving photograph or video and become part of the bigger picture today!
Where are the most people waving?
THE TOP FIVE!
- United States 12,624
- Greece 6,751
- Belgium 6,104
- Bulgaria 4,380
- Germany 4,101
Facts and figures
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) encompass more than 200 different conditions including inflammatory diseases from rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondilitis to degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. In the industrialized world RMDs affect more individuals than any other disease group.
More than 120 million people across Europe alone are affected by RMDs
One third of all people are affected by rheumatic diseases at some point in their lifetime
Up to 85% of people will suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives
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The World arthritis day website is supported and managed by EULAR, the European League Against Rheumatism.
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