Prevalence of multiple chronic conditions among US adults: estimates from the National Health Interview Survey, 2010

Brian W Ward, Jeannine S Schiller, Brian W Ward, Jeannine S Schiller

Abstract

Preventing and ameliorating chronic conditions has long been a priority in the United States; however, the increasing recognition that people often have multiple chronic conditions (MCC) has added a layer of complexity with which to contend. The objective of this study was to present the prevalence of MCC and the most common MCC dyads/triads by selected demographic characteristics. We used respondent-reported data from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to study the US adult civilian noninstitutionalized population aged 18 years or older (n = 27,157). We categorized adults as having 0 to 1, 2 to 3, or 4 or more of the following chronic conditions: hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, hepatitis, weak or failing kidneys, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or current asthma. We then generated descriptive estimates and tested for significant differences. Twenty-six percent of adults have MCC; the prevalence of MCC has increased from 21.8% in 2001 to 26.0% in 2010. The prevalence of MCC significantly increased with age, was significantly higher among women than men and among non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black adults than Hispanic adults. The most common dyad identified was arthritis and hypertension, and the combination of arthritis, hypertension, and diabetes was the most common triad. The findings of this study contribute information to the field of MCC research. The NHIS can be used to identify population subgroups most likely to have MCC and potentially lead to clinical guidelines for people with more common MCC combinations.

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Prevalence of multiple chronic conditions among the total US adult population and separately, among US men and women, National Health Interview Survey for 2001 through 2010. [Table: see text]
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Prevalence of multiple chronic conditions among US adults aged 18 to 44 years, 45 to 64 years, and 65 years or older, National Health Interview Survey for 2001 through 2010. [Table: see text]
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Prevalence of multiple chronic conditions among non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic adults in the United States, National Health Interview Survey for 2001 through 2010. [Table: see text]

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