Summary: - Learn what juvenile and rheumatoid arthritis are - Identify the prevalence of JA/RA - Explore the relationship of JA/RA and affiliated medications to mental health - Identify interventions to assist people with JA/RA achieve their highest quality of life Autoimmune Issues and Children - Autoimmune disorders that occur in childhood include: - Juvenile arthritis, which affects about 1 in 1,000 children - Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, which affects 1 to 2 of every 400 children - Celiac disease which impacts 1-3% of the population
