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QuickStats: Percentage of Adults* Reporting Joint Pain or
Stiffness, --- National Health Interview
Survey,§ United States, 2006
* Aged >18 years.
In response to the questions: "During the past 30 days, have you had symptoms of pain, aching, or stiffness in or around a joint (exclude back or neck)?"
and "Which joints are affected?" Respondents could report pain in more than one joint and in joints other than knee, shoulder, finger, and hip, which were the
types reported most frequently.
§ Estimates are based on household interviews with a sample of the civilian, noninstitutionalized U.S. population and are derived from the National Health
Interview Survey sample adult component.
During 2006, approximately 30% of adults reported experiencing some type of joint pain during the preceding
30 days. Knee pain was reported by 18% of respondents, followed by pain in the shoulder (9%), finger (7%), and
hip (7%). Joint pain can be caused by osteoarthritis, injury, prolonged abnormal posture, or repetitive motion.
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