It’s no surprise that chronic illness and affordability challenges can cause job loss, slow up wage gain and prevent work entirely. All Americans don’t share this burden equally, though. Minorities – including Black, Hispanic and Native Americans – are up to two times more likely than white people to have major long-term conditions. Additionally, more than 40% of New Yorkers live with a chronic disease, and six out of every 10 deaths in state are caused by chronic disease.