| Chronic
diseases account for 70% of all deaths. |
|
| 133
million people live with at least one chronic condition. |
|
| Accounts
for 1/3 of the years of potential life lost before age 65. |
|
The
medical care costs of people with chronic diseases account
for more than 75% of the country's $2 trillion medical
care costs. |
|
| 2008
projected cost of heart disease and stroke is $448 billion. |
|
| Direct
and indirect costs for smoking exceed $193 billion. |
|
| Direct
and indirect costs of diabetes is $174 billion. |
|
|
Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Costs
of Chronic Disease
|
