Preventative care is key to knowing chronic disease risk, Austin doctor says

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Preventative health care can be the key to reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases.According to an article by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a third of all deaths in America are caused by chronic diseases.Chronic diseases can be considered health conditions that remain for a long period. Cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes are all considered chronic diseases according to the CDC. RELATED: Chronic fatigue syndrome more common than past studies sugg