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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Chronic conditions represent a significant burden on US adults, contributing to mortality, disability, and healthcare costs.
  • Early detection and management of chronic diseases in adulthood are essential for slowing progression and enhancing lifelong well-being.
  • Understanding trends in chronic conditions across different life stages is critical for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate 10-year trends in the prevalence of chronic conditions among US adults.
  • To analyze the prevalence of one or more chronic conditions and multiple chronic conditions (MCC) by life stage.
  • To identify trends in 12 selected chronic conditions across young, midlife, and older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 2,673,529 US adults from the 2013-2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
  • Estimation of prevalence for single and multiple chronic conditions (≥2 conditions) across life stages: young (18-34), midlife (35-64), and older (≥65).
  • Utilized polynomial contrasts to assess 10-year trends in condition prevalence.

Main Results:

  • In 2023, 76.4% of US adults had at least one chronic condition, with prevalence at 59.5% (young), 78.4% (midlife), and 93.0% (older).
  • 51.4% of US adults reported multiple chronic conditions (MCC) in 2023: 27.1% (young), 52.7% (midlife), and 78.8% (older).
  • Significant increases in the prevalence of one or more conditions (52.5% to 59.5%) and MCC (21.8% to 27.1%) were observed among young adults from 2013 to 2023.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial proportion of US adults across all life stages live with chronic conditions, with young adults showing worsening trends.
  • The rising prevalence of chronic conditions, particularly MCC, in younger populations highlights the need for early prevention and management strategies.
  • Tailoring prevention and management approaches to the specific needs and challenges of different life stages is recommended for improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.