A Preliminary Look at Chronic Conditions in Rhode Island

Contact: Jame Lucht
Email: James.Lucht@ohic.ri.gov

If you are concerned about your family's health and the health of your community, then you have likely heard about chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Among the most common and costly diseases in the U.S, chronic conditions are those that require ongoing medical attention, do not naturally resolve themselves, and often limit a person's daily activities.

Chronic conditions are also closely related to decreased productivity at school or at work; individuals with chronic conditions are more likely to miss school or work days because of illness, and are less able to focus on learning or the task at hand while at school or work.