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Based on 2003-2005 data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)1, an estimated
Based on 2003 NHIS data2 an estimated
Additional Information
The best source for national arthritis prevalence estimates is the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS, an annual survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics. Each year, the NHIS samples U.S. households and gathers information on select adult and child members living in each household. Estimates of health conditions and behaviors from the NHIS are representative of the U.S. civilian, non-institutionalized population. Read more about the NHIS surveillance. Specific NHIS Arthritis related questions (ACN.250_00.000 thru ACN.295.000) are available (PDF-80K).
Statistics showing the impact of arthritis and associated health behaviors:
References
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Page last reviewed: June 15, 2007
Page last modified: June 13, 2007
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