Publications - The Office of Minority Health

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	Do I have Lupus? If you have lupus, you probably have many questions. Lupus isn’t a simple disease with an easy answer. This booklet will discuss some of those questions.
	What is Lupus? This is an easy to read booklet about Lupus by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
	Handout on Health: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus This booklet is for people who have systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called SLE or lupus, as well as for their family and friends and others who want to better understand the disease.
	Lupus & Cardiopulmonary Disease Lupus is a disease that frequently affects the heart and lungs, and can cause a variety of problems, ranging from mild to serious or even life-threatening.
	Lupus Deaths May Be Underestimated in Ethnic Minorities with Low Education Levels Deaths caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) may be more prevalent among ethnic minorities with low levels of education than available data suggests, according to research conducted and funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
	The Many Shades of Lupus Lupus doesn't have a clear set of signs that people can see. You may know that something's wrong, even though it may take a while to be diagnosed. This booklet goes through many of the shades of Lupus.

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