World Lupus Day is May 10 on May 10th. Lupus is affecting people of all nationalities, races, ethnicities, gender, gender, and ages. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs within the body).
World Lupus Day helps bring attention to the worldwide impact of lupus on people around the world. The annual observance focuses on the need for enhanced patient care, increased understanding of and cure for lupus, earlier diagnosis, and treatment of lupus, as well as improved epidemiological data on lupus globally.
Lupus is a health disorder that affects the immune system. The immune system makes antibodies that shield the body from these invaders. Lupus causes the body to secretly auto-antibodies to attack and destroy healthy tissue.. These autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various areas of the body.
The official color of Lupus is purple, so wear purple or a purple ribbon..
Worldlupusday is a global event that takes place on social media. #worldlupusday is a hashtag that has been posted on social media.
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Visit the Lupus Day website.
History
Since 2004, lupus charities around the world have held activities on May 10 to raise concerns and inform the public of the symptoms and health risks of lupus.
