02/09/2023
Dr. Eva Selhub, board-certified physician and scientist, asserts that the health challenges we face today is no joke. She offers statistics from a few years ago to make the point: at least 50% of the U.S. population has at least one chronic health condition. At least 60% of Americans are taking 1 or more prescription drug. At least 1/3 of the U.S. population is obese. One culprit, she asserts, is chronic stress. Approximately 80% of doctor’s visits are due to stress, which is also responsible for absenteeism from work and the contributor to disease. She illustrates the problem with The Health Continuum. (I’m using round numbers for simplicity)
“Six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease and stroke, cancer, or diabetes. These and other chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in America, and they are also a leading driver of health care costs.”
Furthermore, the Center for Disease Control reports: “The foods you eat play a major part in your heart health. Including more fruits, vegetables, whole grains…” https://t.co/lJ411dobPY
Reports Chronic Disease Center (NCCDPHP) | CDC
There are things we can do to improve our health, and the number one action is not find in a bottle. What do you think it is? Comment below.