Lupus - A Devistating Autoimmune Disease and Why You Should Care
Why You Should Care
A Public Health Issue
- Lupus is widespread, affects 1.5 million Americans
- Lack of awareness, knowledge, diagnosis, safe and effective treatments
A Women’s Issue
- 90% affected are women - mostly in childbearing years, ages 15-44
- A leading cause of kidney disease, premature cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke among young women
A Racial Disparities Issue
- Black, Hispanic, and Asian women experience two to three times the incidence, more serious complications and higher mortality than Caucasians
A Research Issue
- To date: No known cause of cure
- Only one new treatment approved in over 50 years
Lupus Awareness Month is officially underway - help raise awareness and funds this month (and beyond!) by becoming an mRaiser. As an mRaiser, you would have the power to build a mobile community and raise funds through your network of friends and family to help in the search for a lupus cure. Becoming an mRaiser is free and only takes a few minutes. For more information on how to get involved,email kteesdale@lupusny.org
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and the Lupus Research Institute Present
World Lupus Day in Grand Central Terminal
Thursday, May 10th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Knowledge is power. Come learn about:
- The signs and symptoms of lupus.
- Our NYC metro-area patient service programs.
- The novel lupus research that we fund.
Visit us at the 42nd street passage, adjacent
to the subway escalators.
www.lupusny.org
