Diseases
Disease is a harmful deviation from the normal structural or functional state of an organism.
Disease Name | Description | Type & Prevalence in US |
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Common Cold | Most common illness globally affecting all ages. Reason for mosed missed days from school and work. |
Viral Infection 5 - 20 % each year |
Diabetes Mellitus | Increased sugar in the body due to insufficient insulin secretion. Has 2 types |
Metabolic Disease 8.9 % of total population |
Obesity | Serious and costly disease. Sources of other diseases |
Complex 42% of adults |