Washington
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The Crisis
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in Washington. With nearly 3 million Washington residents suffering from one of the seven most common chronic diseases, the state has reached a chronic disease crisis.
And it doesn't just stop there. In addition to the profound effects of chronic disease on the people of Washington, the state is experiencing profound financial effects. Chronic diseases cost the state billions of dollars -- total costs related to chronic disease, including direct expenditures (e.g., health care costs) and indirect costs (e.g., lost productivity) amount to $23.1 billion.
Learn more about the chronic disease impact in Washington »
What's Working?
Learn more about programs in Washington that are successfully preventing chronic diseases. Read more »
Get Involved
For more information about PFCD WA events or joining the Washington state chapter, please email info@fightchronicdisease.org.
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