Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Publication Details

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Title:

Combined Prevalence of Chronic Conditions or Obesity for Adults in 2022

Product type:

Research Findings 52

MEPS component:

Household Component

Publication date:

August 15, 2025

Description:

Chronic conditions and obesity affect the health and well-being of many Americans. This Research Findings uses 2022 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Household Component data to produce nationally representative prevalence estimates of having either chronic conditions or obesity for adults in the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. The combined prevalence of having either chronic conditions or obesity for adults is examined by age, sex, health insurance, poverty, region, and Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

Pub #:

25-0064

Author(s):

Zhengyi Fang, MS, and Rebecca Ahrnsbrak, MPS

Agency:

Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Source:

Web Only

MEPS Topics:

Medical Conditions, Obesity

PDF link:

data_files/publications/rf52/rf52.pdf (496 KB)