Chronic Disease

According to the Center of Disease Control, chronic diseases cause 7 out of 10 deaths each year and are responsible for 86 percent of America’s health care costs. Some of the most common chronic diseases include:

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Arthritis

Other types of chronic conditions include:

• Asthma
• Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
• Cystic fibrosis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Eating disorders
• Gum disease