Common Health

Diseases

Disease is a harmful deviation from the normal structural or functional state of an organism.

Disease Name Description Type & Prevalence in US
Most common illness globally affecting all ages.

Reason for mosed missed days from school and work.
Viral Infection

5 - 20 % each year
Increased sugar in the body due to insufficient insulin secretion.

Has 2 types
Metabolic Disease

8.9 % of total population
Serious and costly disease.

Sources of other diseases
Complex

42% of adults