Discussion:
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), chronic diseases are responsible for 7 of 10 deaths each year, and treating people with chronic diseases accounts for most of our nationâ€TMs health care costs. The 10 most common chronic conditions among persons living in residential care facilities are:
High blood pressure
Alzheimer's disease or other dementias
Heart disease
Depression
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
COPD and allied conditions
Cancer
And stroke
Select any one of the above chronic diseases and discuss its pathophysiology. Include references to support your post.