Discussion Post: Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases and conditions represent the single greatest threat to health in the United States and are responsible for seven out of ten deaths and nearly 86 percent of the United States health care costs. Many chronic diseases and conditions are preventable or at least manageable and are caused by key risk factors. Using approximately 150 to 250 words and References as appropriate, describe at minimum two of the leading risk factors. What type of healthy choices can you make to reduce your potential of acquiring a chronic disease and improve your quality of life?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.