Yun Shumei, Kayani Noaman, Homan Sherri, Li Jiaqing, Pashi Arthur, McBride David, Wilson Janet
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Community and Public Health, Office of Epidemiology, Jefferson City, USA.
Mo Med. 2013 Nov-Dec;110(6):505-11.
Chronic diseases are the major causes of premature death, disability and loss of quality of life in Missouri. The prevalence of many chronic diseases, conditions and risk behaviors is greater in Missouri than the U.S. The medical costs for treating chronic diseases are a burden on the state's economy and will increase as the population ages. Prevention and control of chronic diseases is essential to the physical and economic health of Missourians.
慢性病是密苏里州过早死亡、残疾和生活质量下降的主要原因。密苏里州许多慢性病、病症和风险行为的患病率高于美国。治疗慢性病的医疗费用给该州经济带来负担,且随着人口老龄化还会增加。慢性病的预防和控制对密苏里州居民的身体健康和经济健康至关重要。