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Arthritis

(Data are for U.S. for year indicated)

 

Morbidity

  • Number of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed arthritis: 46.4 million
  • Percent of noninstitutionalized adults with diagnosed arthritis: 21%

Source: Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2007, Tables 7, 8

 

Health care use

Ambulatory care

  • Number of ambulatory care visits with a primary diagnosis of osteoarthritis and allied disorders: 11.7 million

Source: Ambulatory Medical Care Utilization Estimates for 2006: Table 5

 

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