According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), chronic diseases account for _____% of deaths in the United States.
A) 20
B) 40
C) 50
D) 70

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Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Chronic diseases account for 70% of all deaths in the United States, which is 1.7 million each year. These diseases also cause major limitations in daily living for almost 1 out of 10 Americans, a total of about 25 million people.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Chronic Diseases