In this brief episode you'll hear how widespread chronic disease is globally and in the US. The most common chronic diseases and their risk factors are discussed.

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References for episode content:

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Chronic Diseases | CDC. www.cdc.gov. Published 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/index.htm#:~:text=Chronic%20 diseases%20are%20defined%20 broadly

Dr. Mark Hyman. Food Fix. Hachette UK; 2020.

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