What is the End Chronic Disease Initiative?
The Problem
- 77% of young adults don’t qualify for the military based on their health scores. Because of this, the military is lowering recruitment standards. 
- 50% of American young adults are overweight or obese. 
- One-third of young adults have pre-diabetes. 
- 40% of 18-year-olds meet the criteria for a mental health disorder. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults. 
- 10% of children have fatty liver disease. 
- The US has the worst infant and maternal mortality rates in the developed world. 
The Plan
- Educate Lawmakers by sharing stories of American patients who have reversed their chronic conditions through root cause, non-pharmaceutical interventions. 
- Advocate for Policy Change that incentivizes food, exercise and supplements are medical intervention. We are focused on areas like HSA reform, SNAP reform, and food-as-medicine research 
- Build a Movement by joining our voices together to support specific bills and regulatory actions 
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