Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of arthritis among adults in the United States by nonmedical factors that influence health-adverse measures of social determinants of health (SDOH) and health-related social needs (HRSN). METHODS: Using 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data, age-specific arthritis prevalences were estimated for 11 adverse SDOH/HRSN measures and a cumulative adverse SDOH/HRSN index, controlling for relevant covariates. RESULTS: Arthritis prevalence was higher among adults with adverse SDOH/HRSN compared to adults without adverse SDOH/HRSN. Arthritis prevalence increased as the number of adverse SDOH/HRSN increased. CONCLUSION: Modifying or supplementing arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based self-management education programs to address SDOH/HRSN might improve arthritis management and outcomes.