Lupus Canada

Lupus is a chronic disease with a variety of symptoms caused by inflammation in one or more parts of the body. It is estimated that it affects over 1:1000 Canadians.

Lupus is not contagious and is not related to AIDS or cancer. It belongs in the family of diseases that includes rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, juvenile diabetes, and scleroderma.

There are other types of lupus which mainly affect the skin. A few individuals develop drug-induced lupus as a response to some medications used to treat other conditions. These symptoms disappear when the person stops taking the medication.

Who gets lupus? Anyone can: women, men, children. Between the ages 15 and 45, eight times more women than men get lupus. In those under 15 and over 45, both sexes are affected equally.

Lupus Canada's Mission:

Lupus Canada is a national voluntary organization dedicated to improving the lives of people
living with lupus through advocacy, education, public awareness, support and research.

Lupus Canada’s Vision:

Life without lupus.

Lupus Canada’s Values:

• Quality of service
• Equal access for all individuals
• Accountability and transparency
• Dignity and respect for all individuals
• Collaboration and consultation