What are some of the most common health issues in the United States?

Some of the most common chronic health issues among United States citizens are cardiovascular disease, diabetes and arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Many of these conditions are related to or exacerbated by obesity, another very common health issue among Americans.

About half of American adults had at least one chronic health problem as of 2012, states the CDC. One in four adults had two or more chronic conditions, while more than one-third of adults were considered medically obese as of 2010. Contributing factors to many of these common chronic conditions include a lack of physical activity, poor diet, cigarette smoking and excessive use of alcohol.