Arthritis Prevalence by Sex Across U.S. States (2009 Data) #221222 (License: Personal Use)

This dual-map visualization displays the age-adjusted prevalence of arthritis among adults aged 18+ in the United States in 2009, broken down by sex. Women exhibit higher prevalence rates-ranging from 26.0% to 35.3% in many states-while men’s rates fall mostly between 17.1% and 27.9%. The District of Columbia is highlighted separately on both maps.

Used in public health reports, medical blogs, or educational resources discussing gender disparities in chronic disease; targets users seeking epidemiological data on arthritis or health equity topics.