Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (Lupus): Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks the body’s cells, tissue, and organs. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, lupus affects about 1.5 million Americans with more than 16,000 new cases reported each year. Lupus strikes mostly women between 15-44 years of age. Women of color (African-American, Asian, Hispanic, and American Indians) are 2-3 times more likely to develop lupus. For more information please visit: Lupus OMRF
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks the body’s thin membranes that line joints. RA leads to painful swelling of the joints and eventually joint deformity. RA is estimated to affect 1.3 million people in the US and is more common in women. RA can strike at any age but commonly begins between 30-60 years of age in women, with onset in men typically occurring later in life. For more information please visit: RA OMRF