Coronary Artery Disease: Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in the U.S and coronary
artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. With appropriate lifestyle changes a
person can greatly reduce their risk for heart disease.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). CDC - Heart Disease Home - DHDSP.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/index.htm
PTSD: This is a mental health disorder that can greatly impact a person's quality of life. About
6% of the U.S. population is affected by PTSD with women and veterans being at a higher risk
for developing PTSD.
National Center for PTSD. (2023, February 3). How Common Is PTSD in Adults? U.S.
Department of Veteran Affairs.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/common/common_adults.asp
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: This is a group of disorders that affect the connective tissues of the
skin, bones, organs and blood vessels. Complications of this disorder can range from mildly
loose joints to life threatening complications.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics. (2022, July 29). Medlineplus.gov.
https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/ehlers-danlos-syndrome/
