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Americans Living Longer, but Also Living Sicker

Report finds we're increasingly living with chronic illnesses

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 11, 2012 2:48 PM CST | Updated Dec 15, 2012 7:00 PM CST

(Newser) – The good news: A new report shows that Americans are living longer. The bad news: They're doing so while suffering from more chronic illnesses. The 2012 America's Health Rankings find that, while there are fewer heart disease and cancer deaths, there are more...   Read full story »

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Health • US

 
obesity • health • diabetes • chronic illness • longevity • high blood pressure

 
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