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Living well: Insights for chronic illness
Did you know? Six in 10 Americans have at least one chronic illness.
A chronic illness is a condition that lasts one year or more. It needs ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living or both.
Some chronic illnesses include:
- Blood pressure.
- Heart disease.
- Diabetes.
- Stroke.
- Obesity.
- Cancer.
- Tooth decay.
Many preventable chronic illnesses are caused by a list of risk behaviors, like:
- Poor nutrition.
- Physical inactivity.
- Smoking.
- Too much alcohol use.
By getting preventive care and avoiding these risks, your chances of staying well, feeling good and living longer are increased.
Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sandra Barajas, BA, Bilingual Health Education Specialist
Categories: Health Education Corner