“Learning how these factors can be limited and controlled is one of the most important parts of helping limit diseases in the U.S.,” according to a university statement. “Understanding the statistics is also vital, and with collaborative efforts, it can be easy to reduce the severity of many conditions, and limit their prevalence altogether.”
Check out the infographic below to see how demographics affect the prevalence of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, HIV and Alzheimer’s in the U.S.
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