<s>[INST] Can arthritis affect children? [/INST] Yes, arthritis can affect children too. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) childhood arthritis is a common type of arthritis that can affect children. Source: Mr. Med. Link: https://www.mrmed.in/health-library/rheumatology/frequently-asked-arthritis-questions. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Arthritis </s>