Chronic diseases are responsible for 7 of 10 deaths each year, and treating people with chronic diseases accounts for most of our nation’s health care costs. Find out how CDC’s chronic disease prevention system brings together data, health care systems, and communities to support healthy choices and reduce risk behaviors for all Americans.

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Heart Disease and Stroke

Progress on stroke deaths has stalled in most states.

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School Health

About 25% of children aged 2 to 8 years have a chronic health condition.

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Breast Cancer

Is it time for your mammogram?

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Learn how to support a loved one with Alzheimer’s.

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