The Most Common Preventable Illnesses
![](https://i0.wp.com/hbspa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/african-american-doctor-health-specialist-and-assi-2022-01-19-00-09-39-utc.jpeg?fit=800%2C534&ssl=1)
As the leading cause of death in the United States, preventable illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and infectious diseases have a major impact on the health of individuals and communities. Although these illnesses are preventable, many people are not aware of the risk factors and ways to prevent them.