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What You Don't Know About Arthritis Can Hurt You

Wed, 05/10/2000 - 12:00am — Karen Stevenson
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Myths about arthritis keep people from seeking a doctor's help against the number one cause of disability in the United States, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arthritis disables more Americans than heart disease and stroke, and the CDC says it's what Americans don't know about the disease that can hurt them. They have published a list of myths and facts about arthritis, including tested treatments, unproven remedies, and prevention measures.

Myths about arthritis keep people from seeking a doctor's help against the number one cause of disability in the United States, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arthritis disables more Americans than heart disease and stroke, and the CDC says it's what Americans don't know about the disease that can hurt them. They have published a list of myths and facts about arthritis, including tested treatments, unproven remedies, and prevention measures.