Chronic diseases - such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and arthritis - are the leading causes of disability and death in New York State and throughout the United States. More than 40% of New York adults suffer from a chronic disease, and chronic diseases are responsible for 23% of all hospitalizations in New York State. Six out of every 10 deaths in New York State are caused by chronic diseases. Heart disease and cancer account for over half of all deaths in New York State.
Although common and costly, many chronic diseases are also preventable. Many chronic diseases are linked to lifestyle choices that are within your own hands to change. Eating nutritious foods, becoming more physically active and avoiding tobacco can help keep you from developing many of these diseases and conditions. And, even if you already have diabetes, heart disease, arthritis or another chronic condition, eating more healthful food and getting more exercise, whether it's a brisk walk, a bike ride, a jog or a swim, can help you better manage your illness, avoid complications and prolong your life.
The Department of Health's Division of Chronic Disease Prevention implements innovative public health strategies across New York State to reduce the incidence and burden of chronic diseases and related conditions. Please see the Division of Chronic Disease Prevention Fact Sheet for more information about our work.
Chronic Diseases and Conditions
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A disease or condition that usually lasts for 3 months or longer and may get worse over time. Chronic diseases tend to occur in older adults and can usually be controlled but not cured. The most common types of chronic disease are cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis.
What are the 27 chronic conditions? ›
Chronic conditions covered
- A. - Addison's disease. - Asthma.
- B. - Bipolar mood disorder. - Bronchiectasis.
- C. - Cardiac dysrhythmias. - Cardiac failure. ...
- D. - Diabetes insipidus. - Diabetes mellitus Type 1. ...
- E. - Epilepsy.
- G. - Glaucoma.
- H. - Haemophilia. - Hyperlipidaemia. ...
- M. - Multiple sclerosis (excl.
What are chronic diseases or conditions? ›
A disease or condition that usually lasts for 3 months or longer and may get worse over time. Chronic diseases tend to occur in older adults and can usually be controlled but not cured. The most common types of chronic disease are cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis.
What are the 10 chronic conditions? ›
We used the 10 most prevalent and costly chronic diseases in the US (21): obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, cancer (excluding skin cancer), and depression.
What are the 7 stages of chronic illness? ›
Jennifer Martin, PsyD of www.imaginelifetherapy.com. According to imaginelifetherapy.com, there are seven stages of grief for chronic disease: denial, pleading, bargaining and desperation, anger, anxiety and depression, loss of self and confusion, and acceptance.
What is the #1 chronic disease? ›
Number 1: Hypertension (high blood pressure)
The danger of hypertension is not only that you can have it for years and not know it, but it can cause other serious health conditions, like stroke and heart attacks. Steps you can take to prevent or reduce high blood pressure: Maintaina healthy weight.
What are the 4 major chronic diseases? ›
Chronic diseases - such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and arthritis - are the leading causes of disability and death in New York State and throughout the United States.
What are the 8 chronic conditions? ›
For more information on the prevalence of some of the most common chronic conditions, see Cancer, Chronic musculoskeletal conditions, Chronic respiratory conditions, Dementia, Diabetes, Heart, stroke and vascular disease and Mental health.
What are the top 3 chronic conditions? ›
What you can do to prevent chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Even if you have a chronic condition, you can take steps to feel well and avoid complications. Are You Up to Date on Your Preventive Care?
What disease has no cure? ›
Some of the common medical conditions of people requiring care at the end of life include:
- cancer.
- dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
- advanced lung, heart, kidney and liver disease.
- stroke and other neurological diseases, including motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis.
- Huntington's disease.
- muscular dystrophy.
Leading causes of death in 2021 globally
The world's biggest killer is ischaemic heart disease, responsible for 13% of the world's total deaths. Since 2000, the largest increase in deaths has been for this disease, rising by 2.7 million to 9.1 million deaths in 2021.
What are the big 3 chronic diseases? ›
High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol & Diabetes.
What are the 5 C's of chronic disease? ›
In optimising the consultation, five C's need attention: control, compliance, complications, counseling/concerns, and customization. Patients with chronic conditions must become the principal caregiver themselves looking after their diet, exercise, lifestyle modification, medication use, and self monitoring.
What counts as a chronic illness? ›
Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both.
What are the big 4 chronic diseases? ›
Of the top five leading causes of death, four are chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, cerebrovascular diseases, and lower chronic respiratory diseases.
What is the hardest chronic illness to live with? ›
Here's a list of debilitating diseases that significantly change the lives of millions of people:
- Alzheimer's and Dementia.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) – Lou Gherig's Disease. ...
- Parkinson's Disease. ...
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) ...
- Scleroderma. ...
- Cystic Fibrosis. ...
- Chronic Obstructive Pulminary Disease (COPD) ...
- Cerebral Palsy. ...
What chronic conditions have no cure? ›
Some of the common medical conditions of people requiring care at the end of life include:
- cancer.
- dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
- advanced lung, heart, kidney and liver disease.
- stroke and other neurological diseases, including motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis.
- Huntington's disease.
- muscular dystrophy.