Some Chronic Diseases in New York

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Some Chronic Diseases In New York
Osteoporosis Asthma Cardiovascular Obesity
In New York State alone,
at least 3 million women
and men (age 50 and
over) either have
osteoporosis or are at
significant risk of
developing osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a disease
that causes bones to
become thin and weak,
often resulting in
fractures (broken bones)
Asthma is a chronic
disease of the lungs. In
New York State (NYS),
more than 1.1 million
adults have asthma.
asthma attacks can be
prevented and controlled
with proper care.
CVD is the leading cause
of death in the United
States and in NYS.. The
major risk factors for CVD
include physical inactivity,
poor diet, tobacco use,
high blood pressure, high
blood cholesterol,
overweight/obesity, and
diabetes.
New York's adult obesity
rate is currently 27.0
percent, up from 17.1
percent in 2000 and from
9.3 percent in 1990. U.S.
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