Chronic Disease

By: Chris Brown

What Is Chronic Disease?

Chronic Disease is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured

Chronic Illness affects the population worldwide.

Types of Chronic ConditionsHeart diseaseStrokeCancerDiabetes Lung diseaseArthritisAlzheimer’s

Nearly 80% of the 10,000 people who turn 65 each day have at least 1 chronic health condition.

Described by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. It accounts for 70% of all deaths in the U.S., which is 1.7 million each year.

Common Causes of Chronic DiseaseLack of physical activityPoor nutritionTobacco useExcessive alcohol consumption

Preventing Chronic Disease

ExerciseGood NutritionNo SmokingEarly Detection Efforts

Project Open HandProject Open Hand is a non-

profit organization that packages and deliver meals to people with chronic conditions.

The mission of Open Hand helps people prevent or better manage chronic disease through Comprehensive Nutrition Care, which combines home-delivered meals and nutrition education as a means to reinforce the connection between informed food choices and improved quality of life.

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Disease Control and Prevention. 13 Aug. 2012. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/index.htm.

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