Chronic Diseases

8/23/2021 07:20:31 am

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 $3.8 trillion in annual health
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Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list
of risk behaviors:
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1. Tabaco use and exposure to secondhand

smoke.
2.Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and
vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.
3. Lack of physical activity.
4. Excessive alcohol use.
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Health and Economic Costs of Chronic Diseases
8/23/2021 07:25:38 am

Chronic diseases have significant health and

economic costs in the United States. Preventing
chronic diseases, or managing symptoms when
prevention is not possible, can reduce these
costs.
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These diseases take an economic toll
8/23/2021 07:27:59 am

Nothing kills more Americans than heart disease

and stroke. More than 868,000 Americans die of
heart disease or stroke every year—that’s one-
third of all deaths. These diseases take an
economic toll, as well, costing our health care
system $214 billion per year and causing $138
billion in lost productivity on the job.
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Cancer care continues to rise
8/23/2021 07:31:09 am

Each year in the United States, more than 1.7

million people are diagnosed with cancer, and
almost 600,000 die from it, making it the second
leading cause of death. The cost of cancer care
continues to rise and is expected to reach almost
$174 billion by 2020.
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More than 34.2 million Americans have diabetes
8/23/2021 07:34:47 am

More than 34.2 million Americans have diabetes,

and another 88 million adults in the United States
have a condition called prediabetes, which puts
them at risk for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes can cause
serious complications, including heart disease,
kidney failure, and blindness. In 2017, the total
estimated cost of diagnosed diabetes was $327
billion in medical costs and lost productivity.
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Obesity affects 19% of children and 42% of
adults
8/23/2021 07:36:43 am

Obesity affects 19% of children and 42% of

adults, putting people at risk for chronic diseases
such as diabetes, heart disease, and some
cancers. Over a quarter of all Americans 17 to 24
years are too heavy to join the military. Obesity
costs the US health care system $147 billion a
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Arthritis affects 54.4 million adults in the United States
8/23/2021 07:39:12 am

Arthritis affects 54.4 million adults in the United States,

which is about 1 in 4 adults. It is a leading cause of work
disability in the United States, one of the most common
chronic conditions, and a common cause of chronic pain.
The total cost attributable to arthritis and related
conditions was about $304 billion in 2013. Of this
amount, nearly $140 billion was for medical costs and
$164 billion was for indirect costs associated with lost
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Alzheimer’s disease
8/23/2021 07:41:08 am

Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, is an

irreversible, progressive brain disease that affects about
5.7 million Americans. It is the sixth leading cause of
death among all adults and the fifth leading cause for
those aged 65 or older. In 2010 , the costs of treating
Alzheimer’s disease were estimated to fall between $159
billion and $215 billion.8 By 2040, these costs are
projected to jump to between $379 billion and $500
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Epilepsy
8/23/2021 07:42:47 am

In the United States, about 3 million adults and 470,000

children and teens younger than 18 have active
epilepsy—meaning that they have been diagnosed by a
doctor, had a recent seizure, or both. Adults with epilepsy
report worse mental health, more cognitive impairment,
and barriers in social participation compared to adults
without epilepsy. In 2016, health care spending for
epilepsy was $8.6 billion in direct costs.
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Cavities
8/23/2021 07:44:35 am

Cavities (also called tooth decay) are one of the most

common chronic diseases in the United States. One in
five children aged 6 to 11 years and one in four adults
have untreated cavities. Untreated cavities can cause
pain and infections that may lead to problems eating,
speaking and learning. On average, 34 million school
hours are lost each year because of unplanned
(emergency) dental care, and over $45 billion is lost in
productivity due to dental disease.
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Cigarette smoking
8/23/2021 07:46:12 am

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of

preventable death and disease in the United States.
More than 16 million Americans have at least one
disease caused by smoking. This amounts to more
than $225 billion in direct medical costs that could
be saved every year if we could prevent youth from
starting to smoke and help every person who
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Not getting enough physical activity
8/23/2021 07:47:30 am

Not getting enough physical activity comes with

high health and financial costs. It can lead to heart
disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and
obesity. In addition, lack of physical activity costs
the nation $117 billion annually for related health
care.
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Excessive alcohol use
8/23/2021 07:48:44 am

Excessive alcohol use is responsible for 88,000

deaths in the United States each year, including 1 in
10 deaths among working-age adults. 14,15 In 2010,
excessive alcohol use cost the US economy $249
billion, or $2.05 a drink, and $2 of every $5 of these
costs were paid by the public. Binge drinking is
responsible for over half the deaths and three-
quarters of the costs due to excessive alcohol use.
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How You Can Prevent Chronic Diseases
8/23/2021 07:50:18 am

Many chronic diseases are caused by key risk

behaviors. By making healthy choices, you can
reduce your likelihood of getting a chronic disease
and improve your quality of life.

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Quit Smoking
8/23/2021 07:51:41 am

Stopping smoking (or never starting) lowers the

risk of serious health problems, such as heart
disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and lung disease,
as well as premature death—even for longtime
smokers. Take the first step and call 1-800-QUIT-
NOW for FREE support.
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Eating healthy
8/23/2021 07:52:55 am

Eating healthy helps prevent, delay, and manage

heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic
diseases. A balanced diet of fruits, veggies, whole
grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products is
important at any age. If you are overweight,
losing even 5% to 7% of your body weight can
help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
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Regular physical activity can help you prevent
Chronic Disease
8/23/2021 07:55:07 am

Regular physical activity can help you prevent, delay,

or manage chronic diseases. Aim for moderate
physical activity (like brisk walking or gardening) for
at least 150 minutes a week.
Physical Activity and Health
Adding Physical Activity to Your Life
Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight
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Excessive drinking
8/23/2021 07:56:52 am

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.

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Prevent chronic diseases
8/23/2021 07:59:04 am

To prevent chronic diseases or catch them early,

visit your doctor regularly for preventive services.
Cancer Screening Tests
Prediabetes and Diabetes Testing

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Insufficient sleep can cause many health
problems
8/23/2021 08:00:44 am

Insufficient sleep has been linked to the

development and poor management of diabetes,
heart disease, obesity, and depression. Adults
should get at least 7 hours of sleep daily.
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Family history of a chronic disease
8/23/2021 08:02:34 am

If you have a family history of a chronic disease, like

cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or osteoporosis, you
may be more likely to develop that disease yourself.
Share your family health history with your doctor,
who can help you take steps to prevent these
conditions or catch them early.
Family Health History. CDC Feature: Knowing is Not
Enough—Act on Your Family Health History
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Reach out.
8/23/2021 12:50:07 pm

Doctors, nurses, and other health care

professionals aren't always the best reservoir for
information about what it's like to recover from
open-heart surgery or live with heart failure. To
get the real scoop, look for a support group in your
area and talk with people who have been through
what you are facing.
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Coordinate your care
8/23/2021 01:22:49 pm

In an ideal world, the specialists you see for your

heart, your diabetes, and your arthritis would talk
with each other every now and then about your
medical care. In the real world, this doesn't usually
happen. Usually, a primary care physician can put
the pieces together to make sure your treatments
are good for the whole of you.
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Manage your medications.
8/23/2021 01:24:20 pm

Remembering to take one pill a day is tough;

managing 10 or more is daunting. Knowing about
the drugs you take — why you take them, how best
to take them, and what problems to watch out for
— is as important as learning about your condition.
Talking with your doctor, nurse, or a pharmacist
can put drug information into perspective.
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Age Increases Chronic Diseases
8/23/2021 01:53:38 pm

Age brings a higher risk of chronic diseases such as

dementias, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and
cancer. These are the nation’s leading drivers of illness,
disability, deaths, and health care costs. Alzheimer’s
disease and other dementias are most common in adults
60 and older, and the risk increases with age. In 2019,
health care and long-term care costs associated with
Alzheimer’s and other dementias were $290 billion,
making them some of the costliest conditions to society.
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Chronic Diseases
8/23/2021 01:56:27 pm

Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer,

and type 2 diabetes—are the leading causes of
death and disability in the United States. They are
also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.3 trillion in
annual health care costs.
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Caused by a short list of risk behaviors
8/23/2021 02:00:05 pm

Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list

of risk behaviors: tobacco use, poor nutrition,
lack of physical activity, and excessive alcohol use.
CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion works to
improve health for adults by the following
changes:
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Improved by the following changes:
8/23/2021 02:02:54 pm

Helping smokers quit and promoting smoke free public spaces.

Increasing access to healthy foods and physical activity
opportunities.
Promoting lifestyle change and disease self-management
programs.
Promoting women’s reproductive health.
Promoting clinical preventive services.
Promoting oral health through community water fluoridation.
Promoting healthy sleep, Improved.
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Impact Quick Facts on Chronic Diseases
8/23/2021 02:07:53 pm

CDC works with states, territories, cities, and

tribes to prevent common chronic diseases and
promote health across the life span. These efforts
have led to improvements in leading health
indicators like high blood pressure control,
physical activity, and teen pregnancy.
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