Trends in Multiple Chronic Conditions Among US Adults, By Life Stage, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2013–2023
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Chronic conditions are costly and major causes of death and disability. Addressing conditions earlier in adulthood can slow disease progression and improve well-being across the lifespan. We estimated, by life stage, 10-year trends among US adults in the prevalence of 1 or more chronic conditions, multiple chronic conditions (MCC; ≥2 conditions), and 12 selected chronic conditions.
We analyzed data from the 2013-2023 (odd years) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (N = 2,673,529). We estimated the prevalence of 1 or more conditions, MCC, and each of 12 conditions, by life stage: young (18-34 y), midlife (35-64 y), and older (≥65 y) adults. We used polynomial contrasts to analyze 10-year trends.
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- 92.99
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- 100%
- References
- 29
Authors
6- KBKathleen B. WatsonCorresponding
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- JLJennifer L. Wiltz
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- KNKunthea Nhim
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- RKRachel Kaufmann
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CWCraig W. Thomas
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
- Risk factor
- Stage (stratigraphy)
- Gerontology
- Environmental health
- Behavioral risk
- Multiple Chronic Conditions