What are Chronic illnesses?
Chronic illnesses are defined as illnesses lasting greater than a year and are requiring ongoing medical attention. Chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the US.
What conditions are classified as Chronic?
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Thyroid Disorders
- Asthma
- COPD
- CHF
- End Stage Renal Disease
- Obesity
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cancer
