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NATIONAL ARTHRITIS ACTION PLAN

NATIONAL ARTHRITIS ACTION PLAN. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases National Institutes of Health and Center for Disease Control Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Request. The Hartl sisters want to know: What causes arthritis?.

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NATIONAL ARTHRITIS ACTION PLAN

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  1. NATIONAL ARTHRITIS ACTION PLAN National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases National Institutes of Health and Center for Disease Control Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Request

  2. The Hartl sisters want to know: What causes arthritis? Is it age, body type, activity, genetics or all of the above? Rita Mary Ann Pat Ione Ruth

  3. Figure 1Comparison of Selected Diseases United States Population 1997 • NIDDK - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease • NCI - National Cancer Institute • NIAMS - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Source: National Center for Health Statistics

  4. Figure 2 Funding Levels of Selected Agencies of National Institutes of Health 2003 compared to 1997 in thousands Source: National Center for Health Statistics

  5. Figure 3LEADING CAUSES OF DISABILITYpersons aged 15 years and olderUnited States1991-1992 Source: Centers for Disease Control, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

  6. SUMMARY • Research is needed to investigate the causes, prevention and treatment of over 100 forms of arthritis • The National Arthritis Action Plan provides for coordinated efforts between the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the Centers for Disease Control and state agencies • Arthritis funding in the FY2003 budget is currently 2% of the total NIH budget, although it affects 33% of the population • Approval of the FY2003 HHS budget will allow implementation of the the NAAP

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