Autoimmune Diseases Handbook & Resource Guide, the third title in the new Grey House Health & Wellness Guides series, aims to consolidate essential and valuable information for the numerous individuals and families affected by autoimmune diseases. This comprehensive resource offers easily comprehensible and beneficial information about autoimmune diseases, as well as links readers to various sources of assistance. Over 24 million people in the U.S. are impacted by at least 80 different types of autoimmune diseases. These conditions were initially identified in the early 1900s and are triggered by an abnormal immune response to a functioning body part. The exact cause is generally unknown, and virtually any part of the body can be impacted. The most recent addition to this health series, Autoimmune Diseases Handbook & Resource Guide, is divided into several key sections: informative educational content and statistics; details on the two main types of autoimmune diseases – systemic and organ-specific; and individual chapters on the most common autoimmune diseases.

The section on Studies & Statistics About Autoimmune Diseases contains approximately 300 pages filled with colorful charts, descriptions, and data points, covering trends, prevalence, maps, and treatment options. The Categories of Autoimmune Diseases section explains the distinction between Systemic (affecting multiple organs) and Organ-Specific (affecting a single main organ) autoimmune diseases. The Types of Autoimmune Diseases section includes numerous chapters, each focusing on a specific condition such as alopecia, celiac disease, diabetes type 1, Graves disease, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and more. Each chapter provides a brief overview of the disease, followed by valuable resources for patients and their families. Additional sections at the end contain information on treatment and medications, a glossary, and indexes by entry and geography.

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