Abstract
Chronic diseases are the major causes of premature death, disability and loss of quality of life in Missouri. The prevalence of many chronic diseases, conditions and risk behaviors is greater in Missouri than the U.S. The medical costs for treating chronic diseases are a burden on the state's economy and will increase as the population ages. Prevention and control of chronic diseases is essential to the physical and economic health of Missourians.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Arthritis / economics
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Arthritis / epidemiology
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Cause of Death
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Chronic Disease / economics
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Chronic Disease / epidemiology*
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Depressive Disorder / economics
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Depressive Disorder / epidemiology
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Diabetes Mellitus / economics
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Diabetes Mellitus / epidemiology
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Emergency Service, Hospital / economics
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Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data
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Heart Diseases / economics
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Heart Diseases / epidemiology*
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Hospitalization / economics
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Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Hypercholesterolemia / economics
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Hypercholesterolemia / epidemiology
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Hypertension / economics
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Hypertension / epidemiology
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Missouri / epidemiology
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Mortality, Premature
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Neoplasms / economics
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Neoplasms / epidemiology*
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Obesity / economics
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Obesity / epidemiology
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Prevalence
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Sedentary Behavior
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Smoking / economics
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Smoking / epidemiology*
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Vision Disorders / economics
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Vision Disorders / epidemiology