What is World Lupus Day?
WORLD LUPUS DAY
World Lupus Day is May 10 in the United States. Lupus affects 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 inside the body).
World Lupus Day helps to raise concerns about the effects that lupus has on people around the world. The annual observance focuses on the need for enhanced patient care services, increased understanding into the causes and cure of lupus, earlier diagnosis, and treatment of lupus, as well as improved epidemiological data on lupus globally.
Lupus is a health condition that affects the immune system. Usually, the immune system produces 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 injury in various areas of the body.
Lupus' official color is purple, so wear purple or a purple ribbon.
