affirm. 1  to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath. 2  to ratify and accept a voidable transaction. ( 3 of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand.
Lupus Awareness Month: May. M ay is Lupus Awareness Month -- a time for everyone to come together to raise awareness of lupus, an unpredictable and sometimes fatal disease, and show support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans and at least five million people worldwide affected by the disease.
Americans Affected With Lupus. According to the LFA, 1.5 million U.S. citizens are affected with lupus today. Statistics show that 16,000 cases of lupus are reported annually, but the number can be higher than that. Majority of those affected with lupus are women of ages 15 to 44. There are also famous people that have been diagnosed with this condition.