Data and Statistics
Arthritis and Social Determinants of Health
INCOME
Increasing levels of income are associated with a decreasing percentage of adults reporting arthritis, but these differences are not significant.
34% of New Mexico adults with an annual household income of less than $10,000 have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
30% of New Mexico adults with an annual household income of $10-20,000 have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
29% of New Mexico adults with an annual household income of $20-50,000 have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
25% of New Mexico adults with an annual household income of $50,000 or greater have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
RACE/ETHNICITY
A significantly higher percentage of White adults in New Mexico have arthritis compared to Hispanic and Native American adults who have arthritis.
Among non-Hispanic White adults in New Mexico, 34% have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
Among non-Hispanic Black adults in New Mexico, 24% have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
Among Native American adults in New Mexico, 20% have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
Among Hispanic adults in New Mexico, 20% have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
Data Source: New Mexico Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007