Federal Government Resources
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - Arthritis 
The CDC Arthritis Program is working to improve the quality of life for people affected by arthritis and other rheumatic conditions by working with states and other partners to increase awareness about appropriate arthritis self management activities and expanding the reach of programs proven to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC Intervention Programs     
The CDC Arthritis Program recommends evidence-based programs that are proven to improve the quality of life of people with arthritis.

National Institute on Aging - Arthritis Advice  
There are many kinds of arthritis, each with different symptoms and treatments. 

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - Do I have Arthritis? 
This site discusses the types of arthritis, what you can do, how you can feel better and resources for more help.

National Institutes of Health - Senior Health Arthritis 
including the following topics: causes and risk factors, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment and research, and frequently asked questions.

U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health Arthritis tutorial  
Use this interactive site to learn more about arthritis.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration 
FDA consumer magazine March/April 2005 "Helpful Treatments Keep People With Arthritis Moving " 
This article discusses arthritis and  the types of treatments available.

Non Federal Government Resources
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Arthritis Foundation     
Learn about arthritis and living better with arthritis.

Arthritis Foundation Self Help-Program 
The Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program helps you learn the skills you need to build your own self-management program that helps you to become an active member of your health-care team, work better with your health-care providers and handle the day-to-day challenges of your disease.

Mayo Clinic.com - Arthritis  
This site includes the basics, information about treatments and living and coping with arthritis.