In the USA 75% of our health care cost goes towards chronic health conditions. There are many chronic health conditions brought on by poor nutrition, lack of exercise and low immune functions. There are many chronic ailments that can be corrected or improved just by making a few positive changes in our lifestyles.
At some point we must take responsibility for our health and healing process. I know change is hard for some people but, living life with a chronic disease, having this disease rob YOU of quality of life, is far harder that change.
The CDC Statistics :
In 2005, 133 million Americans – almost 1 out of every 2 adults – had at least one chronic illness.
Obesity has become a major health concern. 1 in every 3 adults is obese and almost 1 in 5 youth between the ages of 6 and 19 is obese
Arthritis is the most common cause of disability, with nearly 19 million Americans reporting activity limitations.
Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., behind diet and physical activity and tobacco
More than one-third of all adults do not meet recommendations for aerobic physical activity based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and 23% report no leisure-time physical activity at all in the preceding month
7.1 million (9.5%) U.S. children have asthma
In 2009, 211,731 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S.
40,676 cancer deaths occurred in the U.S. in 2009
26.5 million (11.5%) adults have heart disease in the United States
597,689 annual deaths are due to heart disease in the U.S
These are just a few of the statistics facing our population. These are just a few of our nations health issues.
We must be Proactive about OUR HEALTH!
DISEASE IS EASIER TO PREVENT THAN IT IS TO CURE!
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