After rising steadily for decades, U.S. life expectancy has flatlined for three consecutive years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study also finds that chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, stroke, and kidney disease remain among the leading causes of death in the United States.
Our country requires a new strategy for improving the health and longevity of Americans. In particular, our leaders need to focus on reforms aimed at combating chronic diseases through prevention, medical innovation, and improved access to care.
By elevating these three priorities, policymakers can help make 2016 the beginning of the end of America’s chronic-disease crisis.
Chronic conditions represent the single largest threat to health in America.
