Top 5 Health Conditions that Affect Residents In Marion County / Pee Dee Area And Ways to Prevent Them…
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.
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Heart Disease
About 25% of all Americans have one or more types of cardiovascular disease.
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Stroke
Stroke is the number one cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in the US.
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Cancer
Cancer is a disease in which the body's cells become abnormal and divide without control. Cancer cells may invade nearby tissues and spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or chronic obstructive lung disease, is a term used for two closely related diseases of the respiratory system: chronic bronchitis and emphysma.
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