At a glance
- Chronic diseases are the leading causes of illness, disability, and death in the United States. They are also the leading drivers of our nation's $4.9 trillion in annual health care costs.
- CDC funds partners to use proven interventions that improve quality of life and save money.
Overview
Proven chronic disease interventions can be cost-effective. "Cost-effectiveness" recognizes that the cost of the intervention is worthwhile in terms of longer life and better quality of life.
Read more about the high cost of chronic conditions and the health and economic benefits of proven interventions in the fact sheets below.
Interventions for specific chronic conditions
More screening can reduce late-stage diagnoses and costs.
HPV vaccination and routine screening for cervical cancer can reduce cases, deaths, and costs.
Routine screening for colorectal cancer can reduce cases, deaths, and costs.
Staying safe in the sun and avoiding sunbeds can reduce skin cancer and associated costs.
Healthy choices and good diabetes management can reduce cases, complications, and associated costs.
Better management of high blood pressure can lead to less heart disease and fewer strokes.
Dental sealants and community water fluoridation can prevent cavities and save money.
Avoiding smoking, vaping, and other tobacco use can reduce illness, deaths, and costs.