Governor Proclaims Chronic Disease Month and Chronic Disease Day 2023

WHEREAS, chronic diseases and conditions – such as some forms of heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and arthritis – are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems; and

WHEREAS, chronic diseases are responsible for 7 out of every 10 deaths each year in the United States, and treating people with chronic diseases accounts for most of our nation’s health care costs; and

WHEREAS, Chronic Disease Day promotes actionable resources to reduce individual risk and lower the rate of chronic disease in America; and

WHEREAS, Chronic Disease Day is supported by advocacy organizations dedicated to assisting patients overcome challenges with access to care throughout North Carolina and across the United States; and

WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina commends the many organizations, groups, agencies, and individuals working to increase awareness, provide education, encourage prevention, and promote accessible health care to reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases in communities throughout our state;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim July, 2023, as “CHRONIC DISEASE MONTH” and July 10, 2023, as “CHRONIC DISEASE DAY” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.