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(NAPSI)-Nearly half of the Chronic diseases are perhaps the most common, costly and preventable health problem of our day--accounting for three out of every four dollars spent on health care. Yet many people living with a chronic disease do not understand how serious their condition is or have tools and information to help them take action. Recent data collected from people living with chronic diseases revealed some alarming news: A large percentage of people living with a chronic disease such as asthma or diabetes did not have control of their disease. The findings also showed that people with chronic diseases are not doing all they can to get better and stay healthy. "Closely monitoring and managing a chronic disease with your doctor is crucial to staying healthy and preventing further illness and complications. What's more, taking small steps towards a healthy lifestyle can help prevent serious diseases in the long run," said John Robitscher, Executive Director, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), an organization of public health officials throughout the country. Preventive health screenings, early treatment and regular check--ups are good ways for you to take charge of your health. This includes scheduling yearly and disease-specific checkups for the whole family, avoiding tobacco usage and looking to local, state and national health departments for health information. There is also a new offering at big5healthcheck.webmd.com to help you find out if you are at risk for developing chronic diseases and provides small steps that you can take to reduce your risk. "In this country, we spend more money on the cost of a movie ticket or to change the oil in our cars than we do on preventive health measures. Taking steps to better prevent and manage chronic diseases has the potential to save lives and money over time," continued Mr. Robitscher. "But we must change the focus of our health care system from managing sickness to investing in health." Triple Solution for a Healthier America is a program developed to tackle chronic diseases by educating people on how to make healthier choices, helping them to manage chronic diseases better, and continuing to research better treatments and cures. To learn more about the steps that you can take to improve your health and for more information about the Triple Solution for a Healthier America program, visit www.ForAHealthierAmerica.com. |
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