Arthritis
(Data are for the U.S.)
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
Nursing home care
- Number of residents with osteoarthritis and allied disorders: 303,000
- Percent of residents with osteoarthritis and allied disorders: 20%
Source: 2004 National Nursing Home Survey, Residents, Table 33B
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