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Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Diseases in the United States

This informative infographic provides essential insights into the prevalence and impact of chronic diseases in the United States. Delve into the definition of chronic diseases, explore various types, and understand the critical risk factors. Discover effective prevention strategies. If you or a loved one are grappling with chronic diseases, consider contacting truHealthNow for specialized Chronic Diseases Advanced Primary Care. For more details, visit www.truhealthnow.com.

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Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Diseases in the United States

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  1. Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Diseases in the United States

  2. INTRODUCTION Chronic diseases are silently reshaping the landscape of health in the United States, making it imperative to understand their prevalence and impact. In the following slides, we will delve into the complex world of chronic diseases, examining their far-reaching consequences on individuals and society. While the focus is on the United States, the implications are global. Let's embark on this journey to gain a comprehensive overview of how chronic diseases affect the lives of millions and underscore the importance of proactive public health strategies.

  3. What are Chronic Disease? Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $4.1 trillion in annual health care costs.

  4. Types of Chronic Disease Stroke Heart Disease The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease , which can lead to heart attack. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3 minutes and 14 seconds, someone dies of stroke. Diabetes Cancer More than 37 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2023 (In 2023, an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed and 609,360 cancer deaths in the United States.) Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics. Obesity Over 70 million adults in U.S. are obese (35 million men and 35 million women). 99 million are overweight (45 million women and 54 million men).

  5. Risk Factors on Chronic Disease This indicator shows the crude and age-adjusted rates of adults who report binge drinking (men: five or more drinks; women: four or more drinks) on one occasion within the past 30 days. This indicator shows the crude and age-adjusted rates of adults who report usually getting insufficient sleep, defined as less than 7 hours, on average, during a 24-hour period.

  6. Prevention step 1 step 2 step 3 Regular physical activity can help you prevent, delay, or manage chronic diseases. Aim for moderate intensity physical activity (like brisk walking or gardening) for at least 150 minutes a week, with muscle-strengthening activities 2 days a week. Eating healthy helps prevent, delay, and manage heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases. A balanced, healthy dietary pattern includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains Over time, excessive drinking can lead to high blood pressure, various cancers, heart disease, stroke, and liver disease. By not drinking too much, you can reduce these health risks.

  7. Thank you IF YOU ARE DEALING WITH CHRONIC DISEASES , YOU CAN CONTACT TRUHEALTHNOW FOR CHRONIC DISEASES ADVANCED PRIMARY CARE . FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT - WWW.TRUHEALTHNOW.COM

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