Trends in Multiple Chronic Conditions Among US Adults, By Life Stage, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2013–2023
Approximately 6 in 10 young, 8 in 10 midlife, and 9 in 10 older US adults report 1 or more chronic conditions. Trends in conditions worsened among young adults during 2013-2023. Recognizing the burden of chronic disease throughout life stages, especially earlier in life, practitioners and partners may consider prevention and management approaches critical for addressing costs, care, and health outcomes. Practitioners may also consider tailoring these approaches to unique roles, transitions, and challenges in different life stages.
Authors
- Jennifer L. Wiltz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2129-985X)
- Kurt J. Greenlund (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9185-2107)
- Rachel Kaufmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4099-3225)
- Kunthea Nhim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4751-1807)
- Craig W. Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0755-0924)
- Kathleen B. Watson
Institutions
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (US)
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (US)
- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Preventing Chronic Disease
- Published
- 2025-04-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd22.240539
- Citations
- 62
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 82.61