In a country as diverse as the United States, the types and prevalence of different diseases vary as much as the people themselves. The University of Florida in Gainesville has created an infographic to help break down how gender, race, geographic location and age influence individuals' health problems.
"Learning how these factors can be limited and controlled is one of the most important parts of helping limit diseases in the U.S.," according to a university statement. "Understanding the statistics is also vital, and with collaborative efforts, it can be easy to reduce the severity of many conditions, and limit their prevalence altogether."
Check out the infographic below to see how demographics affect the prevalence of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, HIV and Alzheimer's in the U.S.
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