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 110,000Rheumatoid arthritis 109,000Other 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 factorsG
OU
T • 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 grantsFundraising - donations, bequests, appeals
InvestmentsOther
TOP 5 ISSUES
298,243 10,0004,600WEBSITE PAGE VIEWS FACEBOOK & TWITTER
FOLLOWERSVOLUNTEERS 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.
