VERTICAL CHART: Selected Conditions Causing Activity Limitations* in Women Aged 18 and Older with at Least One Limitation, by Race/Ethnicity,** 2004

(Percent of Women with Limitations)

Arthritis/Rheumatism: Non-Hispanic White 27.3, Non-Hispanic Black 31.2, Hispanic 27.7

Back/Neck Problem: Non-Hispanic White 21.4, Non-Hispanic Black 12.8, Hispanic 16.4

Heart Problem: Non-Hispanic White 12.8, Non-Hispanic Black 13.4, Hispanic 10.6

Hypertension: Non-Hispanic White 9.6, Non-Hispanic Black 20.1, Hispanic 13.7

Diabetes: Non-Hispanic White 9.0, Non-Hispanic Black 16.1, Hispanic 18.4

Depression/Anxiety/Emotional Problem: Non-Hispanic White 10.9, Non-Hispanic Black 8.4, Hispanic 13.6

Lung/Breathing Problem: Non-Hispanic White 9.7, Non-Hispanic Black 9.6, Hispanic 6.4

Fracture/Bone or Joint Injury: Non-Hispanic White 9.2, Non-Hispanic Black 5.9, Hispanic 6.5

*Activity limitations are defined as conditions that cause difficulty performing certain physical, leisure, and social activities.

**The sample of Asians and those of other races was too small to produce reliable estimates.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.