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Arthritis (Data are for U.S. for year indicated) Morbidity Number of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed arthritis: 46.5 million Percent of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed arthritis: 21 Source: Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: United States, 2006, Tables 7 and 8 Health care use Home health care Number of current patients with osteoarthritis and allied disorders: 118,700 (2000) Percent of current patients with osteoarthritis and allied disorders: 3.1 (2000) Source: National Home and Hospice Care Survey, Table 12 Nursing home care Number of residents with osteoarthritis and allied disorders: 186,700 Percent of residents with osteoarthritis and allied disorders: 11 Source: The National Nursing Home Survey: 1999 Summary, Table 27 Related links National Health Interview SurveyNational Home and Hospice Care Survey National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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