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US Faces Alarming Rise in Chronic Disease Deaths

9/11/2025

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A study in The Lancet shows the U.S. had the worst chronic disease death reduction among high-income Western countries from 2010 to 2019.
Deaths from chronic diseases rose among U.S. adults aged 20 to 45, unlike trends in other high-income nations.
While chronic disease mortality declined in 80% of countries, the decline rate slowed compared to the previous decade.
The U.S. experienced stagnation in working-age adult mortality and increases in younger adults.
Experts call for comprehensive wellness strategies to address chronic diseases effectively.

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Story summary

A study in The Lancet shows the U.S. had the worst chronic disease death reduction among high-income Western countries from 2010 to 2019.
Deaths from chronic diseases rose among U.S. adults aged 20 to 45, unlike trends in other high-income nations.
While chronic disease mortality declined in 80% of countries, the decline rate slowed compared to the previous decade.
The U.S. experienced stagnation in working-age adult mortality and increases in younger adults.
Experts call for comprehensive wellness strategies to address chronic diseases effectively.