Some Chronic Diseases in New York

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Some Chronic Diseases In New York
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Asthma
Cardiovascular
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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