List 5 risk factors placing people at risk of developing chronic diseases. List the top 3 leading causes of death in the United States.

List 5 risk factors placing people at risk of developing chronic diseases. List the top 3 leading causes of death in the United States.

In the United States today, more than 92 million people suffer some form of disease of the heart and blood vessels, collectively known as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Chronic hypertension is one of the most prevalent forms of CVD, afflicting about 85 million U.S. adults, and its incidence has been rising steadily.

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List 5 risk factors placing people at risk of developing chronic diseases.

List the top 3 leading causes of death in the United States.

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Explain how hypertension increases the risk of stroke.

Share an example of a nutritional strategy to reduce cancer.

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