We are constantly hearing that all chronic diseases, as well as
many cancers (besides lung cancer) are on the rise. I would like some
figures which analzye the increaisng morbidity (despite the increase
in life expectancy). i.e. I want figures which deal with quality of
life, rather than length of life. (I know the CDC statistics imply
that disease is on the decrease - but all other data seems to point
otherwise).

This is just a free comment, not an "answer" to your question.

As average life-span increases, there is more time for diseases to
develop, and I believe the immune system weakens.
Prostate cancer:  men used to die before it occurred or was
recognized.  Now any male over 70 must reckon with getting it.  With
improved medical research, it is possible to identify cancers much
earlier  - before obvious symptoms arise.
I understand that cancerous cells can now be indentified in many
women's breasts before they begin to multiply, which they do not
always do.
Problems of the dietary tract and arteries can now be seen and treated
that weren't known a few decades ago.

I hope this is some help.
Regards, Myoarin