Diabetes is a nationwide epidemic, affecting an estimated 11.6% of the U.S. population. Here in Carroll County, diabetes was identified as the number two health concern on the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States?
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts within the colon or rectum and can spread throughout the body. Although rate of colorectal cancer has been declining by about 1% a year in older adults, according to the American Cancer Society, the rates in people younger than 55 has steadily been increasing by 1% to 2% a year since the mid-1990s.
All About Heart Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of all deaths in the United States are from heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular diseases. Because February is Heart Health Month, it seems fitting to discuss what constitutes heart disease, the risk factors and how we can improve our heart health this year.