Infographic: Reported health conditions

infographic showing changes in reported health conditions, 2019 vs 2023

Details of infographic from APA’s October 2023 Stress in America survey

Pre- and post-pandemic changes in reported health conditions

Percentage who report they have a chronic illness

Ages 18–34

  • 2023: 51%
  • 2019: 53%

Ages 35–44

  • 2023: 58%
  • 2019: 48%

Ages 45–64

  • 2023:  73%
  • 2019: 68%

Ages 65+

  • 2023: 82%
  • 2019: 80%

Percentage who report they have a mental health diagnosis

Ages 18–34

  • 2023: 50%
  • 2019: 48%

Ages 35–44

  • 2023: 45%
  • 2019:  31%

Ages 45–64

  • 2023:  36%
  • 2019:  26%

Ages 65+

  • 2023:  17%
  • 2019:  17%