Common Chronic Diseases Overview

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 17.9 million deaths in 2019.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, accounting for an estimated 2.2 million deaths in 2020.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic disease in which blood pressure is consistently elevated.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for an estimated 60-80% of cases.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes damage to the small intestine, leading to malabsorption of nutrients.

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure worldwide, accounting for an estimated 44% of cases.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide, accounting for an estimated 1.8 million deaths in 2020.

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not properly produce or use insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is the leading cause of death from cardiovascular disease worldwide.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading cause of death from chronic respiratory diseases worldwide.