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North Carolina wellness statistics

A practical, source-linked view of chronic disease and wellness indicators that shape health conversations across North Carolina.

Last updated September 28, 2026. The latest available source year is shown with every figure.

The numbers at a glance

Four citable signals for North Carolina health.

These figures are drawn from state and federal public-health sources. They offer context, not a diagnosis, and they do not predict any individual’s health.

23.8%

of North Carolina adults reported two or more chronic conditions

The state’s 2023 health survey index includes conditions such as asthma, arthritis, cancer, COPD, depression, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and heart attack.

Source: North Carolina BRFSS, 2023
49.2%

of North Carolina adults met the weekly physical-activity benchmark

The 2023 state survey found that just under half of adults reported at least 150 minutes of moderate activity, or the vigorous equivalent, each week.

Source: North Carolina BRFSS, 2023
76.4%

of U.S. adults reported at least one selected chronic condition

A 2025 CDC analysis of 2023 survey data estimated that 51.4% of U.S. adults reported two or more selected chronic conditions.

Source: CDC, BRFSS, 2023

Why this matters

Health is rarely one issue at a time.

Chronic conditions and daily habits often overlap. That is why useful care starts with a fuller conversation about symptoms, history, goals, movement, sleep, nutrition, stress, and the care already in place.

At Archdale Integrative Medicine, a wellness consultation is a place to talk through that broader picture and decide on sensible next steps with a clinician.

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Method and sources

Built for clear citation.

We use publicly available government and public-health research, prefer original datasets, and retain the source year beside every statistic. This page is reviewed regularly, with the next routine check planned for October 2026.

  1. North Carolina Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: Chronic Health Conditions, 2023
  2. North Carolina Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: Physical Activity, 2023
  3. North Carolina Vital Facts, 2023
  4. CDC: Trends in Multiple Chronic Conditions Among U.S. Adults, published 2025, using 2023 data
Suggested citation

Archdale Integrative Medicine. “North Carolina Wellness Statistics.” Updated September 28, 2026. https://archdaleintegrativemedicine.com/wellness-statistics-north-carolina

For medical questions or personal health concerns, speak with a qualified clinician. This reference page is educational and is not medical advice.