Veridata Insights recently partnered with the World Lupus Federation (WLF) to deliver new global survey results on public awareness, attitudes, and perceptions of lupus ahead of World Lupus Day (May 10, 2026). The data shows that 58% of respondents worldwide still know little or nothing about lupus – a gap that directly impacts those living with the disease.
Lupus is a complex and debilitating chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. It is difficult to diagnose, challenging to treat, and can be fatal. Lupus is not contagious, but misconceptions about this and what lupus really is continue to persist.
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