by Noah Larsen | Nov 30, 2022 | CHNA
Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke and can lead to other serious complications, such as kidney failure, blindness, and amputation of a toe, foot, or leg. People with diabetes spend more on health care, have fewer productive years, and miss more...
by Noah Larsen | Aug 15, 2022 | CHNA
Although cigarette smoking has declined in the past two decades, the 2020 PRC National Health Survey finds that 17.4% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, whether occasionally (6.9%) or every day (10.5%). Regionally, smoking rates remain higher in Southern and...
by Noah Larsen | Feb 1, 2022 | CHNA
Rural Americans, in many ways, experience health and health care very differently from those in more urbanized areas. Rural communities tend to be older with increasing health needs, while health care resources in rural areas are often scarce and/or geographically...
by Noah Larsen | Nov 16, 2021 | CHNA
Obesity is a complex health issue resulting from a combination of causes and individual factors such as behavior and genetics. Obesity is serious because it is associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life. Obesity is also associated with...
by Noah Larsen | Oct 25, 2021 | CHNA
Substance abuse and addiction continue to be critical health issues facing communities throughout America. Substance abuse — including alcohol abuse, use of illegal drugs, and misuse of prescription drugs — contributes to negative health outcomes in myriad ways,...
