The report "Arthritis in Adults Age 18 and Older: United States, 2022" by Nazik Elgaddal, Ellen A. Kramarow, Julie D. Weeks, and Cynthia Reuben, based on data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), provides insights into the prevalence and characteristics of arthritis among adults in the United States. Key findings include: - The age-adjusted prevalence of diagnosed arthritis in adults aged 18 and older was 18.9%, with women (21.5%) more likely to have arthritis than men (16.1%). - Arthritis prevalence increased with age, from 3.6% in adults aged 18–34 to 53.9% in those aged 75 and older. - Black non-Hispanic, White non-Hispanic, and other and multiple-race non-Hispanic adults were more likely to have arthritis than Hispanic and Asian non-Hispanic adults. - The prevalence of arthritis decreased with increasing family income, from 24.7% among those with family income below the federal poverty level to 16.6% among those with family income at 400% of the federal poverty level or more. - The percentage of adults with arthritis increased with decreasing urbanization level and varied by region, with adults in nonmetropolitan areas having the highest prevalence. The report highlights the significant impact of arthritis on health and functioning, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to reduce disability and improve quality of life for affected individuals.The report "Arthritis in Adults Age 18 and Older: United States, 2022" by Nazik Elgaddal, Ellen A. Kramarow, Julie D. Weeks, and Cynthia Reuben, based on data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), provides insights into the prevalence and characteristics of arthritis among adults in the United States. Key findings include: - The age-adjusted prevalence of diagnosed arthritis in adults aged 18 and older was 18.9%, with women (21.5%) more likely to have arthritis than men (16.1%). - Arthritis prevalence increased with age, from 3.6% in adults aged 18–34 to 53.9% in those aged 75 and older. - Black non-Hispanic, White non-Hispanic, and other and multiple-race non-Hispanic adults were more likely to have arthritis than Hispanic and Asian non-Hispanic adults. - The prevalence of arthritis decreased with increasing family income, from 24.7% among those with family income below the federal poverty level to 16.6% among those with family income at 400% of the federal poverty level or more. - The percentage of adults with arthritis increased with decreasing urbanization level and varied by region, with adults in nonmetropolitan areas having the highest prevalence. The report highlights the significant impact of arthritis on health and functioning, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to reduce disability and improve quality of life for affected individuals.