This Protective Health Assessment focuses on the prevention and early detection of chronic diseases & their related risk factors. Chronic diseases - such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity & stroke - are the #1 cause of death and disability in the United States for both men and women, and for all racial and ethnic groups. Each year, chronic diseases are responsible for 7 out of 10 deaths in the United States, and lead to pain, disability and decreased quality of life for millions of Americans. Yet chronic diseases are among the most preventable of all health problems!