CDC: 6 Most Prevalent Chronic Conditions Among Young Adults in 2019

  1. obesity: 25.5%
  2. depression: 21.3%
  3. high blood pressure: 10.7%
  4. high cholesterol: 9.8%
  5. asthma: 9.2%
  6. arthritis: 5.9%
Notes: Young adults are defined as those aged 18 to 34 years. 53.8% of young adults reported at least one of 11 chronic conditions; 23.3% had more than one condition.

Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, July 29, 2022 - https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7130a3.htm?s_cid=mm7130a3_w

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