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National StatisticsBased 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
More on the impact of arthritis and associated health behaviors:
References
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