About

Arthritis is an umbrella term for more than 100 conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissues, and it remains one of the most prevalent, yet overlooked, health challenges worldwide.

For people living with inflammatory forms of arthritis, remission offers the chance to live free of symptoms. The Global Remission Coalition envisions health care systems that prioritize early diagnosis of symptoms and the pursuit of remission in chronic inflammatory conditions.

Pursuing Remission

Remission means people living with inflammatory forms of arthritis can do more than manage their symptoms — they can lead fuller lives. Remission can mean:

Less pain & fatigue

Improved mental health

Greater financial stability

Quicker return to normal activities

Key Messages

Arthritis is a global burden,

affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide. Though symptoms vary, most people experience joint pain, stiffness and reduced quality of life.

Inflammatory forms of arthritis —

including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis — account for a smaller share of that total. For these conditions, clinicians and patients should pursue remission as a treatment goal.

Early diagnosis and treatment

can help people achieve remission.

Remission should not only be measured by disease activity scores,

blood tests and scans; it must take into account people’s day-to-day quality of life.

Health care professionals and people living with inflammatory arthritis

must work collaboratively to pursue remission.