Monday, April 27, 2009

Chronic Disease in America

Individuals and healthcare professionals can help tackle chronic diseases to improve health and lower costs through a three-part approach:
Innovation: Better prevention and treatment options, new technology and tools to manage chronic diseases, and cures for chronic diseases.
Prevention: Staying active, eating well, getting recommended vaccinations, and scheduling regular wellness visits.
Intervention: Getting early treatment, closely monitoring and managing their disease, and getting help to stop engaging in risky behaviors such as smoking and excessive drinking. We can also help by creating a healthcare system that provides affordable coverage for all. Preventive screenings and early intervention represent important steps in controlling the huge financial costs of chronic diseases. Continued research into better treatments and healthcare technologies are also important.

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