Appendix 1. Qualifying Conditions From Fortin et al. and Corresponding National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Categories
| Chronic condition | NHANES | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hypertension (high blood pressure) | BPQ020 |
| 2. | Depression or anxiety | DPQ010- DPQ090 PHQ9 score calulated |
| 3. | Chronic musculoskeletal conditions causing pain or limitation | No corresponding data |
| 4. | Arthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis | MCQ160a |
| 5. | Osteoporosis | OSQ060 |
| 6. | Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or chronic bronchitis | MCQ010, MCQ0160o, MCQ0160k |
| 7. | Cardiovascular disease (angina, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, poor circulation in the lower limbs) | MCQ160d, MCQ160e, |
| 8. | Heart failure (including valve problems or replacement) | MCQ160b |
| 9. | Stroke and transient ischemic attack | MCQ160f |
| 10. | Stomach problem (reflux, heartburn, or gastric ulcer) | No corresponding data |
| 11. | Colon problem (irritable bowel, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis) | No corresponding data |
| 12. | Chronic hepatitis | HEQ010, HEQ030 |
| 13. | Diabetes | DIQ010 |
| 14. | Thyroid disorder | MCQ170m |
| 15. | Any cancer in the previous 5 years (including melanoma, but excluding other skin cancers) | MCQ220 |
| 16. | Kidney disease or failure | KIQ022, KIQ025 |
| 17. | Chronic urinary problem | No corresponding data |
| 18. | Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease | MCQ084 |
| 19. | Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) | BPQ080 |
| 20. | Obesity (diagnosed through the calculation of the body mass index) | BMXBMI |