Prevalence of Severe Joint Pain Among Adults with Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis — United States, 2002–2014

• DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6539a2
• Publication Date: 2016-10-06T10:38:09Z
• Authors: Kamil E. Barbour; Michael Boring; Charles G. Helmick; Louise B. Murphy; Jin Qin
• Keywords: Joint pain

In the United States, arthritis is a leading cause of disability (1,2); affected an estimated 52.5 million (22.7%) adults in 2010-2012 and has been projected to affect 78.4 by 2040 (3). Severe joint pain (SJP) can limit function seriously compromise quality life (4,5). To determine prevalence SJP among with doctor-diagnosed arthritis, trend from 2002 2014, CDC analyzed data National Health Interview Survey. approximately one fourth had (27.2%). Within selected groups, age-standardized was higher women (29.2%), non-Hispanic blacks (42.3%), Hispanics (35.8%), persons (45.6%), those who were unable work (51.9%); also fair or poor health (49.1%), obesity (31.7%), heart disease (34.1%), diabetes (40.9%), serious psychological distress (56.3%). From did not change (p = 0.14); however, number significantly 2014 (14.6 million) than (10.5 million). A strategy improve management (e.g., 2016 Pain Strategy*) developed, more widespread dissemination evidence-based interventions that reduce might SJP.