A community health nurse is working as part of a team to develop programs to address chronic and disabling diseases and conditions. Which condition would the team focus on as the leading cause of disability in this country?

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Although asthma, chronic kidney disease, and chronic back pain are major health issues, arthritis remains the leading cause of disability in the United States, with a direct impact on approximately 43 million individuals, including more than 20% of the adult population.

A Community Health Nurse Is Working as Part of a Team