By the definition of the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, a chronic disease is one lasting 3 months or more. Chronic diseases generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication, nor do they just disappear. Eighty-eight percent of Americans over 65 years of age have at least one chronic health condition (as of 1998). Health damaging behaviors - particularly tobacco use, lack of physical activity, and poor eating habits - are major contributors to the leading chronic diseases. Chronic diseases tend to become more common with age. But through proper disease mangement and life style changes, chronic diseases can be controlled.
The professionals of the Mary Black Physicians Group specialize in the treatment and management of chronic diseases such as:
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- Cholesterol problems
- Diabetes (15 of our physicians have received NCQA Accrediation for Excellence in Diabetes Management)
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular disease
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- Obesity
Please contact a Mary Black Physicians Group Provider for an appointment: (864) 253-8064
To find a physician in Cherokee County, please call (864) 489-6864