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About the National Data
Data
Data Source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS
Baseline: 49.9 percent of adults aged 18 years and over with provider-diagnosed arthritis experienced a limitation in activity due to arthritis or joint symptoms in 2019
Target: 46.8 percent
History
- Revised.
In 2022, due to the 2019 NHIS redisgn, the baseline was revised from 41.9% in 2016 to 49.9% in 2019. The target was revised from 38.7% to 46.8% using the original target setting method.
- Revised.
In 2024, the following categories were recalculated with the use of a newer variable: Never married, American Indian or Alaska Native only, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander only, 2 or more races only, Not Hispanic or Latino American Indian or Alaska Native only, Not Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander only, Not Hispanic or Latino 2 or more races only. Estimates from data year 2022 or earlier may vary slightly from estimates previously reported. The baseline, baseline year and target were not affected.