Chronic Diseases

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer account for 70% of all deaths in the U.S. This makes them the leading causes of deaths in the United States.

There are 4 common causes of chronic disease that you can control:

• Level of physical activity
• Diet and nutrition
• Tobacco use
• Alcohol consumption

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