Chronic Disease and Conditions

Information on Common Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases are conditions or illnesses that last a long time or recur frequently. There are many chronic diseases, with some of the most common listed below.

• Preventing Chronic Disease in Women of Reproductive Age Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Arthritis

• Osteoarthritis Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
• Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – NIAMS

Autoimmune Diseases

• Handout on Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – NIAMS
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – NIAMS
• Autoimmune Diseases Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – NIAID

Diabetes

• Diabetes A-Z Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – CDC
• Diabetes Health Topic page Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – MedlinePlus
• Diabetes Topics A-Z Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders (NIDDK)

Headache

• Headache Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
• Headache Health Information Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – OWH

Heart Disease

• Heart Disease Information Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – CDC
• Heart Diseases Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – MedlinePlus
• High Blood Pressure Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – CDC
• National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 

Obesity

• Obesity Health Topic Page Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – NHLBI
• Obesity Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – MedlinePlus
• Overweight and Obesity Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov – CDC

Effects of Smoking and Tobacco Use

• Basic information on Tobacco Use and Smoking Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – CDC
• Smoking and Tobacco Use Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – CDC
• Tobacco Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – MedlinePlus