AMA works to prevent chronic diseases for millions of seniors

“As part of the AMA’s long-standing commitment to improving the health of the nation, we continue to focus our efforts on identifying the best ways to prevent the chronic diseases that have the biggest impact on public health and put a fiscal strain on our health care system. We are pleased to be participating in the White House Conference on Aging and applaud the Administration for taking a step in the right direction to bring more attention to the importance of disease prevention, especially given that more adults than ever before are now living with multiple chronic conditions.

“Through partnerships forged over the past two years, the AMA is working to prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease — two of the country’s leading causes of disability and death, particularly among older Americans — to ensure patients live richer and fuller lives. We’ve begun our efforts by focusing on the precursors to these diseases, prediabetes and high blood pressure.