Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, are responsible for 7 of every 10 deaths among americans each year and account for 75% of the nation’s health spending according to the cdc. these chronic diseases can largely be prevented through a close partnership with a healthcare team, or can be detected early, through appropriate screenings, when treatment works best. what stands in the way of receiving healthcare and appropriate screenings?
a) unsafe environments
b) lack of access to healthy food choices
c) a shortage of health care professionals
d) financial barriers and/or lack of insurance