By Molly Murray, President and CEO, Autoimmune Association
Observed every March, Autoimmune Awareness Month aims to enhance awareness and understanding of autoimmune diseases. The importance of recognizing autoimmune disease as a serious health concern is greater than ever, as its incidence rates continue on an upward trajectory.
The rising prevalence of autoimmune disease is a concerning trend that underscores the urgent need for increased advocacy, awareness, education, and research. Autoimmune disease, a group of illnesses in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, comprise more than 100 disorders, including common ...