Why preventative care is such a tough sell in the U.S., according to chronic disease experts
WASHINGTON – With the prevalence of some chronic diseases trending up, the U.S. needs to revamp its approaches to preventative care and disease management, experts said at the Milken Health Summit on Tuesday.
Already, six in 10 Americans live with a chronic condition, and four in 10 live with at least two. Factors such as the U.S.’s aging population, delayed care during COVID-19, and the rising prevalence of obesity are only exacerbating the problem, said Karen Hacker, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Director for the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
