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National Strategic Action Plan for Arthritis
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Publication type:
Strategy or framework
Audience:
General public
Language:
English
Description:
Arthritis is one of the most common, costly and disabling of all chronic conditions. In its many forms it affects almost 4 million Australians of all ages, including children and young people.
The National Strategic Action Plan for Arthritis sets out a vision for ‘freedom from the burden of arthritis’.
This includes:
- improving quality of life for people living with arthritis
- lowering the associated health-care costs
- reducing the numbers of Australians affected
- decreasing its impact on individuals, their carers and the community
The plan identifies 3 priority areas:
- Awareness, prevention and education
- High-value, person-centred care and support
- Research, evidence and data
The plan recommends actions to address these priorities.