“The mortality burden of cancer has surpassed that of heart disease in several states.” [CNN.com]
Medically
Americans are fatter than ever, CDC finds
“The other discouraging finding from the report is that the number of Americans who said they had been diagnosed with diabetes continued to rise.” [CNN.com]
U.S. suicide rates up, especially among women
“The number of suicides in the United States has been on the rise since 1999 in everyone between the ages of 10 and 74.” [CNN.com]
Can America’s health care system reorient itself to meet the needs of chronic care?
“The fact of the matter health care is in crisis…” [PBS.org]
Chronic Diseases: The Leading Causes of Death and Disability in the United States
“Seven of the top 10 causes of death in 2010 were chronic diseases. Two of these chronic diseases—heart disease and cancer—together accounted for nearly 48% of all deaths.” [CDC.gov]
The Growing Crisis of Chronic Disease in the United States
“133 million Americans – 45% of the population – have at least one chronic disease.” [FightChronicDisease.org]
