Even though they receive minimal health care funding, chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States. They account for 70% of deaths in the U.S. annually, with 6 in 10 Americans suffering from at least one chronic condition. However, coverage of this public health crisis is eclipsed by coverage of risks such as homicide and terrorism—incidents that are far more likely to grab readers’ attention.
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