Currently, $1.5 trillion out of $2 trillion is spent on chronic diseases, many of which are preventable. The cost of chronic disease in New Jersey alone is estimated at $39 billion and rising. Left unaddressed, the cost from chronic disease will leave Americans unhealthy and our public and private institutions on the verge of collapse from the cost of health care. We must raise awareness and call for action to tackle this serious issue.
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