Six Unhealthy Truths Tell the Story of the Rise of Chronic Disease and It’s Impact on Health and Health Care in the U.S.

Truth #1: Chronic Diseases are the #1 cause of death and disability in the U.S.

Truth #2: Chronic diseases account for 75% of the nation’s health care spending.

Truth #3: About two-thirds of the rise in health care spending is due to the rise in the prevalence of treated chronic disease.

Truth #4: The doubling of obesity between 1987 and today accounts for nearly 30% of the rise in health care spending.

Truth #5: The vast majority of cases of chronic disease could be better prevented or managed.

Truth #6: Many Americans (five in six) are unaware of the extent to which chronic disease harms their health – and their wallets.

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