chronic disease economic costs

Fast Facts: Health and Economic Costs of Chronic Conditions | Chronic Disease - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention —

Hidden Tax Harms Your Chronic Disease Management

The hidden tax of chronic illness - lost wages, reduced productivity and long-term financial insecurity - costs families far more than medical bills alone, and in the United States prescription drug spending tops $600 billion each year, most of it for chronic conditions. This invisible levy erodes savings, forces early