December 5, 2023 – Just released, the America’s Health Rankings 2023 Annual Report shows eight chronic conditions have reached the highest prevalence in the report’s history. These include arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression and diabetes.
Produced by the United Health Foundation, in partnership with the American Public Health Association, the report provides the longest running state-by-state analysis of the nation’s health. It is designed to guide action for improving health and well-being of communities, as well as spark timely discussions about solutions to some of the most urgent disparities. It provides a comprehensive look at the health of Americans across 87 measures of health from 28 data sources.
DIVE INTO THE DATA
Eight chronic conditions reached their highest levels since America’s Health Rankings began tracking them. Notably:
- Diabetes prevalence increased to 11.5% of the adult population, impacting nearly 31.9 million adults.
- Depression prevalence increased to 21.7% of the adult population, affecting nearly 54.2 million adults.
Stark disparities across nearly all demographic groups include:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease was 7.1 times higher among American Indian/Alaska Native adults than Asian adults.
- Cancer was 3.9 times higher among white adults than Asian adults.
- Depression was 2.4 times higher among adults who identified as LGBQ+ than straight adults.
- When compared to white adults with diabetes, Hispanic and Black adults were 2.1 times and 1.8 times more likely to have uncontrolled blood sugar levels, as indicated by the A1c test.
LINK TO COMPLETE REPORT – 2023 Annual Report | AHR (americashealthrankings.org)
