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Chronic diseases have long been tormented by Americans, who is the HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called “epidemic.”
The MAHA Commission, presided by Kennedy, announced a report on Thursday that evaluated chronic diseases, especially refers to children.
It is estimated that 133 million Americans suffer from at least one chronic illness, according to the US Hospital Association.
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“A report of shining necessary in the center of attention to a crisis that has long been neglected: the rapid rate of obesity, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, development questions and development and development and developmental Mental health challenges“Kelly McKenna, Executive Director of the Chronic Coalition Disease, who was at the White House for edition, she told Fox News Digital.
“Americans live shorter, a sick life despite a record healthcare consumption That exceeds those of other developed peoples by order of size, “she said.” Maha Agenda faces this exclusion of the head. “
The Maha Commission announced a report on Thursday that assessed chronic diseases among children. (Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
McKenna added: “With Americans, more and more aware of the roles that are factors such as ultra -profoled food, environmental toxins, stress, trauma and bad sleep Playing in chronic illness, demand for action goes beyond partisanity. “
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Andy Tanner, Do, Doctor for Family Medicine in Western Virginia, said he saw more chronic diseases in patients, noting that his state was “the oldest and most powerful in the country.” On Thursday he was also in the White House.
“The big things we see a lot are diabetes, hypertension and obesity, a type of” trifect, “he told Fox News Digital.
About 38.4 million Americans had diabetes 2021, according to the centers for the control and prevention of the disease (CDC), with excess sugar causing the usual symptoms of fatigue, blurry vision, hunger and thirst.
“Americans live a shorter, more sick animal despite a record consumption of health care.”
Tanner collaborates with his diabetic patients to change his diet and improve blood sugar levels.
“[But the] It’s sad that we’re just surrounded by bad food, “he said.” It’s hard to make good decisions What we eatAnd we’re all guilty of it. “
Over 350,000 children were diagnosed with diabetes, and its prevalence among teenagers is more than one of four, according to a new report. (East)
Many people think diabetes is only “sugar disease”, he said, but it can become a vascular question as he progresses, which often leads to that coronary disease or a stroke.
The doctor noted to see the “younger and younger” diabetes patients.
Over 350,000 children have been diagnosed with a disease, and its prevalence among teenagers is more than one of four, according to a report.
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Given the connection with “bad food,” diabetes goes “hand in hand” with obesityaccording to Tanner.
The MAHA report has linked growing obesity rates with the consumption of ultra -profcessed foods – which contains almost 70% of the consumption of calories by American children.
Tanner said obesity can lead to diagnosis of other chronic diseases, including hypertension (high blood pressure).
About 38.4 million Americans had diabetes in 2021, according to centers for the control and prevention of the disease. (East)
“Sometimes people with hypertension come and report fatigue, headache, sometimes blurred vision, sometimes with blood pressure very high,” he told Fox News Digital. “I can have very serious symptoms stroke or heart attack. “
Hypertension is known as a “quiet killer,” Tanner said, because many do not know they have a situation.
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In most cases, solving chronic diseases begins with regular obtaining physical activity And eating the right food, Tanner said.
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“Diet and exercise are so important,” he said. “These are such simple things that doctors can prescribe, but it is much harder for patients.”
He added, “[It’s] Sometimes it’s hard to get home and prepare a A good, healthy mealAnd it’s easier to reach for things that are not healthy. “
“If our bodies are not healthy, our brain will never be,” said one health expert. (East)
Psychiatrist Daniel Amen, MD, CEO of Brainmd Los Angeles, was also present during the announcement of the MAH report.
“Chronic illness devastates mental health,” Amen told Fox News Digital. “Increases the stress hormones that damage the brain, interferes with sleep (which excludes 700 genes that stimulate health) and increases inflammation, which can lead to that Anxiety and depression“He warned.
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“If our bodies are not healthy, our brain will never be.”
When it comes to nutrition, Amen suggested: “Choose only the food you love to love you and is good for your brain.”
The MAHA Commission, led by RFK JR., calls for a better diet and a healthier diet, since chronic diseases affect 133 million Americans. (East; Chip Somodeville/Getty Images)
McKenna noted that the findings of the Commission “confirmed by preventive solutions”.
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“Better dietPure food systems and systematic transparency – as well as innovation – are not only possible, but urgently needed to protect the health of our children and the future of the nation, “she added.
