Mercola

MARCH 3, 2025

Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in children. Asthma, obesity and even certain childhood cancers now occur far more frequently than they did a few generations ago. These diseases are caused by a mix of factors, including genetics, lifestyle and environmental exposures.

Public Health Law and Regulation 81

Public Health Law and Regulation Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Environmental Health and Safety Food and Beverage Industry 81

KFF Health News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

And most carried three pill bottles or more for various chronic ailments. But Brown called them “lucky,” with enough health insurance or money to see a doctor. The area has stark health care provider shortages and high rates of chronic disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention 141

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Socioeconomic Status and Health Academic and Research Institutions Ageing and Health 141

Environmental Health News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

attacks on the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries as leading causes of chronic diseases. As an environmental health researcher, I know there is strong evidence that industrial and commercial chemicals are linked to increasing rates of neurodevelopmental disorders, cancer , asthma , and many other chronic diseases.

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention 106

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Violence Prevention Environmental Health 106