The Implications

The rise in chronic disease has serious implications for the future of our country - implications that our nation's leaders must not ignore.

If left unchecked, chronic disease will bankrupt our health care system and pose an unsustainable burden on American families. Already, rising rates of chronic disease are making health care less affordable and exacerbating problems such as the uninsured. Unless our nation takes action against chronic disease, we will not be able to reign in health spending and provide health care to more Americans.

It is essential to the health and economic viability of our nation that the next president implements health care policies that improve the prevention and management of the most prevalent chronic diseases.

For Individuals

Chronic diseases can affect any American - Republican or Democrat - and if the rising rates are not effectively addressed through positive health care reform, this epidemic is likely to affect every American during their lifetime. Read more »

For Health Care

Chronic disease threatens to cripple the nation's public health care system and infrastructure if the United States continues to rely on reactive health policies rather than proactive reform. Read more »