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Most Common Causes of Work Disability Among Working-Age (18 to 64 Years) US Adults, NHIS 2011–2013

  • Back or neck problem: 30%
  • Depression/Anxiety/Emotional problem: 21%
  • Arthritis/Rheumatism: 19%
  • Nervous system/Sensory organ: 13%
  • Musculoskeletal/Connective tissue problem: 13%
  • Diabetes: 12%
  • Hypertension: 12%
  • Heart problem: 11%
  • Fracture/Bone/Joint Injury: 11%
  • Lung/Breathing problem: 10%
  • Vision/Problem seeing: 8%
  • Weight problem: 5%
  • Cancer: 4%
  • Stroke problem: 4%
  • Hearing problem: 3%

 

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Page last reviewed: February 27, 2019
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health