Lupus

Lupus is a complex, chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease in which an unknown trigger causes the immune system to attack a person’s own tissues, which can lead to severe kidney disease, stroke, and premature cardiovascular disease.

How You Can Join in the NACDD Lupus Effort

Read the National Public Health Agenda for Lupus 2015 to become familiar with lupus and the public health actions State Health Departments can take to improve the care and quality of life for people living with this disease.

• Contact Natasha McCoy to learn more about the Lupus Project.