www.arthritis.org.nz 624,000 650,000 780,000 Every year arthritis costs New Zealand an estimated Women are more affected by arthritis than men. 647,000+ The numbers are rising $3.2 billion ARTHRITIS AT A GLANCE Osteoarthritis 386,000 Gout 110,000 Rheumatoid arthritis 109,000 Other 42,000 2016 2020 2050 49% are of working age. ARTHRITIS is one of the leading causes of disability • Gout is the second most common form of arthritis • Gout is more common in New Zealand than in any other country • Maori and Pacific people are more likely to have gout than other ethnicities, due to genetic factors GOUT • Arthritis as a health priority • Access to rheumatology services and medications • Accessible packaging • Early treatment of gout • Barriers to paid employment Health contracts Sponsorship and grants Fundraising - donations, bequests, appeals Investments Other TOP 5 ISSUES 298,243 10,000 4,600 WEBSITE PAGE VIEWS FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOLLOWERS VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES 30,000 people use our education, information and support services Improving the life of every person affected by arthritis 84 children have attended our annual Children’s Camp 0800 663 463 of our clients are Maori or Pacific 60% 17% 17% 6% +100 FORMS OF ARTHRITIS WHERE OUR FUNDING COMES FROM 36% 21% 14% 23% 6% We need your help! Kiwis are affected by arthritis.