The Burden of Chronic Diseases in Missouri: Progress and Challenges
| Autor: | Yun, Shumei, Kayani, Noaman, Homan, Sherri, Li, Jiaqing, Pashi, Arthur, McBride, David, Wilson, Janet |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Depressive Disorder
Missouri Heart Diseases Mortality Premature Arthritis education Science of Medicine Hypercholesterolemia Smoking Vision Disorders Hospitalization Cause of Death Neoplasms Chronic Disease Hypertension Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence Humans Obesity Sedentary Behavior Emergency Service Hospital |
| Popis: | Chronic diseases are the major causes of premature death, disability and loss of quality of life in Missouri. The prevalence of many chronic diseases, conditions and risk behaviors is greater in Missouri than the U.S. The medical costs for treating chronic diseases are a burden on the state's economy and will increase as the population ages. Prevention and control of chronic diseases is essential to the physical and economic health of Missourians. |
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