Health Care Workforce: Workforce Chronic Disease

The common cold is an acute respiratory infection, not a chronic disease.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for about 655,000 deaths each year.

Regular exercise is a protective factor against heart disease, not a risk factor.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, accounting for about 30% of all new cancer cases.

Eating a healthy diet is a protective factor against cancer, not a risk factor.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among people with diabetes, accounting for about 68% of all deaths.

Regular exercise is a protective factor against diabetes, not a risk factor.

COPD is the most common type of chronic lower respiratory disease, accounting for about 12 million cases in the United States.

Regular exercise is a protective factor against COPD, not a risk factor.

COPD is the leading cause of death among people with COPD, accounting for about 120,000 deaths each year.

Social workers are not typically involved in the direct care of people with chronic diseases.

Physicians play a key role in the care of people with chronic diseases by diagnosing and treating the diseases, providing preventive care, and managing the symptoms of the diseases.

Nurses play a key role in the care of people with chronic diseases by providing direct care, educating patients about their condition, and coordinating care between different health care providers.

Pharmacists play a key role in the care of people with chronic diseases by dispensing medications, providing information about medications, and monitoring the effectiveness of medications.

Social workers play a key role in the care of people with chronic diseases by providing emotional support, helping people cope with their condition, and connecting people to resources in the community.