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QUESTION:

Statement below are myth EXCEPT____________.

ANSWER: B. Arthritis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the joints.

Myths refer to the saying, traditions, or "paniniwala" that are primarily fictional, lacking of scientific evidence, and are just carried out through generations.

Let's rationalize:

A. Arthritis is not a serious health problem.

• This is an example of a myth since some people still believe that arthritis is a typical disease for older adults. In fact, if you asked some people in remote areas like sa mga bukid, they referred to arthritis as "sakit na pang mayaman" -- which is a myth.

C. You shouldn't exercise if you have arthritis: it wears out the joints quicker.

• This is the most common misconception of people about arthritis. They say that exercising will just make the symptoms of arthritis worse. But based on the studies, activities or exercises are actually beneficial for those with arthritis. Lack of exercise will result in stiffening of the joints and will further compromise the affected body part, resulting in muscles atrophy (atrophy means mas lalo mong hindi magagamit yung affected body part since nasanay na itong hindi naiibo or ginagamit.)

D. Arthritis is an old-age disease. Children, teenagers, and young adults cannot get arthritis.

• This is a myth. Again, arthritis is not only experienced by old-age people. Even young adolescence can experience arthritis. The most common type of arthritis that may experience by the young-age group is Juvenile Arthritis, the causes are still unknown, but studies have shown that it might be genetic.

Therefore, option B is the correct answer since it is a fact and based on scientific evidences. There is a type of arthritis called Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune disease that affects the immune system, and inflammation usually starts within the joints.

I hope it helps!