NIH research opportunities for the prevention and treatment for chronic conditions

Abstract Chronic conditions constitute the leading cause of death and disability in the USA and constitute 86 per cent of the nation’s annual healthcare expenses. Approximately half of all American adults have at least one chronic condition; 25 per cent of these Americans have two or more chronic co...

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Published in:Translational behavioral medicine 2018-05, Vol.8 (3), p.509-514
Main Authors: Elwood, William N, Huss, Karen, Morales, Dawn A, Norton, Jenna M, Riddle, Melissa W, Roof, Rebecca A, Suls, Jerry M, Stoney, Catherine M, Bavendam, Tamara G, Kirkali, Ziya
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Summary:Abstract Chronic conditions constitute the leading cause of death and disability in the USA and constitute 86 per cent of the nation’s annual healthcare expenses. Approximately half of all American adults have at least one chronic condition; 25 per cent of these Americans have two or more chronic conditions. The National Institutes of Health have funded many projects that explain epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention and treatment of chronic conditions, though research questions remain. This commentary discusses some past projects, current areas of interest, and funding opportunities from many NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices. This commentary describes how National Institutes of Health-funded research has uncovered behavioral causes of and treatment options for multiple chronic conditions. Current funding opportunities are also discussed.
ISSN:1869-6716
1613-9860
DOI:10.1093/tbm/ibx085