Chronic Illness and Age

Leading chronic conditions vary among age groups.

• Leading chronic conditions: 65 and older:

  • Hypertension (51%)

  • Arthritis (37%)

  • Heart disease (29%)

  • Eye disorders (25%).

• Leading chronic conditions: 18 to 64:

  • Hypertension (23%)

  • Respiratory diseases (20%)

  • Arthritis (18%)

  • Chronic mental conditions (16%)

    • Johns Hopkins University, Partnership for Solutions