Americans Experiencing More Chronic Diseases

During the last 10 years, the number of Americans between 45-64 years of age experiencing two or more chronic diseases has increased from 16 to 21 percent. For those 65 and older, the percentage jumped from 37 to 45 percent. These changes present huge challenges to the healthcare system of the future–not to mention quality of life for the individuals affected.

PositiveTip: A healthy, proactive lifestyle will help delay the onset of many chronic diseases. What quality of life are you choosing today?