Chronic Diseases


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(Updated 7/27/2018)

What Killed Americans in 2016?
Condition
 Number of Deaths
Heart disease 633,842
Cancer 595,930
Chronic lower respiratory diseases 155,041
Accidents (unintentional injuries) 146,571
Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) 140,323
Alzheimer's disease 110,561
Diabetes 79,535
Influenza and pneumonia 57,062
Chronic kidney diseases 49,959
Intentional self-harm (suicide) 44,193
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Most Common Chronic Diseases in Developed Countries (alphabetical order)

 Arthritis
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Diabetes
Epilepsy (seizures)
Obesity
Tooth/Gum Disease


Additional Information
Arthritis
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Type 2 Diabetes
Epilepsy
Obesity
Tooth/Gum Disease
(Updated 7/27/2018)


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