Figure.
Age-adjusted prevalence of chronic conditions in the A) Jewish population and B) Arab population in Israel, by number of chronic conditions, Israeli National Health Interview Survey, 2003–2004, 2007–2010, and 2014–2015. P for trend was <.05 for all chronic conditions and for multiple chronic conditions (MCC). MCC was defined as 2 or more chronic conditions.
| Survey Year | None, % | 1 Condition, % | 2 or 3 Conditions, % | ≥4 Conditions, % | MCC (≥2 Conditions), % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish population | |||||
| 2003–2004 | 59.1 | 23.7 | 14.8 | 2.2 | 17.0 |
| 2007–2010 | 54.5 | 24.4 | 17.7 | 3.0 | 20.6 |
| 2014–2015 | 48.8 | 27.8 | 19.5 | 3.9 | 23.5 |
| Arab population | |||||
| 2003–2004 | 60.6 | 17.8 | 17.0 | 4.5 | 21.5 |
| 2007–2010 | 53.4 | 21.9 | 20.3 | 4.2 | 24.6 |
| 2014–2015 | 46.5 | 25.7 | 20.4 | 7.4 | 27.8 |