CDC(@CDCgov):Sharks get a lot of attention. But some of the biggest threats to your health don’t live in the ocean. Heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes are among the leading causes of illness, disability, and death in the United States. Many chronic diseases share common risk factors. Healthy habits, along with routine preventive care and recommended screenings, can help reduce your risk. This Shark Week, take a moment to think beyond the beach. Knowing your health risks is an important step toward protecting your long-term health. What you can do: Talk with your doctor about your health risks, family health history, and the preventive care and screenings that are right for you. #SharkWeek #ChronicDisease #KnowYourRisk

2026.07.26 16:17

Sharks get a lot of attention. But some of the biggest threats to your health don’t live in the ocean. Heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes are among the leading causes of illness, disability, and death in the United States. Many chronic diseases share common risk factors. Healthy habits, along with routine preventive care and recommended screenings, can help reduce your risk. This Shark Week, take a moment to think beyond the beach. Knowing your health risks is an important step toward protecting your long-term health. What you can do: Talk with your doctor about your health risks, family health history, and the preventive care and screenings that are right for you. #SharkWeek# #ChronicDisease# #KnowYourRisk#