Chronic Diseases
Chronic Diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.
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Chronic diseases are long-lasting conditions that can usually be controlled but not cured. People with chronic illnesses often have to manage daily symptoms that affect their quality of life, and they may also experience complications that can shorten their life expectancy.
Heart Disease
the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease and in 2022, 702,880 people died from heart disease. That's the equivalent of 1 in every 5 deaths.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, affecting more than 60 million women (44%). Women can be affected by heart disease at any age, but their risk increases as they get older, especially after menopause.
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Risk factors for heart disease in women include:
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High Blood Pressure
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High Cholesterol
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High Blood Sugar
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Obesity
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Stress
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A Sedentary Lifestyle
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Family History of Heart Disease or Heart Attacks
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Cigarette Smoking