Chronic Diseases are the Leading Causes of Death and Disability in the U.S.
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7 out of 10 deaths among Americans each year are from chronic diseases.<br><br> Heart disease, cancer and stroke account for more than 50% of all deaths each year.<br><br><style>
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In 2005, 133 million Americans - almost 1 out of every 2 adults - had at least one chronic illness.
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Obesity has become a major health concern. <br><br>1 in every 3 adults is obese and almost 1 in 5 youth between the ages of 6 and 19 is obese <br><br>(BMI ≥ 95th percentile of the CDC growth chart). <i>... see below ...</i>
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Adult Obesity Facts, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html">CDC Overweight & Obesity</a>
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