Table 2:
Self-Reported Medical Conditions by Research Goes Red Participants, n=10,220
| Medical Condition | RGR | Prevalence in U.S. adults ≥18 y (2019)* |
Prevalence among U.S. adults ≥18 y (2019)* Females |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 25.9% | 27.0% | 26.9% |
| Anxiety | 15.7% | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| Thyroid-related condition | 14.6% | N/A | N/A |
| High Cholesterol | 13.0% | 20.1% | 19.5% |
| Depression | 12.8% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Arthritis | 12.8% | 21.4% | 24.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 9.3 | 9.3% |
| Migraine | 12.0% | N/A | N/A |
| Asthma | 11.6% | 8.0% | 9.8% |
| Allergies | 8.4% | N/A | N/A |
Source: National Center for Health Statistics. Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults — 2019. National Health Interview Survey. Generated interactively: Oct 26 2021 from https://wwwn.cdc.gov/NHISDataQueryTool/SHS_2019_ADULT3/index.html for self-reported Diagnosed Hypertension, Regularly had feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety, High Cholesterol, Regularly had feelings of depression, Arthritis diagnosis, Diagnosed diabetes, and Current asthma.16