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Introduction to Chronic Disease: Impact & Risk Factors
Introduction
In this tutorial we will look at the impact of chronic disease and chronic disease risk factors. In part one we focus on the impact of chronic disease on our society. We also look at patterns of chronic diseases and how rates of chronic disease can vary by age, sex, race, ethnicity or geographic location. In part two we’ll look at major risk factors for disease. We will also talk about the role of patient navigators in reducing the burden of chronic disease.
Tutorial Learning Objectives
At the end of this tutorial you will be able to:
- Describe common chronic diseases in the U.S.
- Describe how patterns of diseases can be different based on age, race, sex and geography
- Identify the major risk factors for common chronic diseases
- Describe how patient navigators can help prevent and control chronic disease
Let’s begin by looking at the impact of chronic disease. >>>
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