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Chronic Diseases Now Account for 75% of Deaths Globally

Mercola

2 The shift from infectious diseases to chronic, noncommunicable ailments began in the early 1900s, driven by improvements in sanitation, nutrition and medical technology. As the population ages and lifestyles change, the prevalence of chronic diseases continues to climb. million Americans aged 65 and over currently affected.