CDC: Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults report having arthritis

Between 2019 and 2021, 21.2% of U.S. adults (53.2 million) reported diagnosed arthritis. Approximately one half of adults ages ≥65 years with self-reported diagnosed dementia, COPD, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, or cancer also had a reported diagnosis of arthritis. These estimates can be used to guide public health policies and increase equitable access to physical activity opportunities and other arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based interventions.