Discussing the findings, Gráinne O’Leary, Chief Executive of Arthritis Ireland, said, “Arthritis imposes an average annual cost of €3,538 per person. Additionally, 70 per cent of employed respondents reported an average income loss of €3,111 per year, highlighting severe financial inequity. Furthermore, 31 per cent of respondents under 65 are retired or unable to work, with 89 per cent attributing this to arthritis.” Jan Sorensen, Professor of Health Economics at RCSI, highlighted health disparities associated with the condition: “55 per cent of Arthritis Ireland respondents report ‘poor’ health, compared to just 2.5 per cent in Healthy Ireland studies. Additionally, 70 per cent of respondents had mobility issues, 97 per cent experienced pain, 80 per cent struggled with daily activities, and 65 per cent faced anxiety and depression. These findings, compounded by respondents’ comments, depict a very challenging situation for those living with arthritis.”