Diseases

Disease is a harmful deviation from the normal structural or functional state of an organism.

Disease Name	Description	Type & Prevalence in US
Common Cold	Most common illness globally affecting all ages. Reason for mosed missed days from school and work.	Viral Infection 5 - 20 % each year
Diabetes Mellitus	Increased sugar in the body due to insufficient insulin secretion. Has 2 types	Metabolic Disease 8.9 % of total population
Obesity	Serious and costly disease. Sources of other diseases	Complex 42% of adults