which of the following is the correct course of chronic disease?

by Dr. Travis Bins 8 min read

The term chronic is usually applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months. Common chronic diseases include arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes and viral diseases such as hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. So, the correct answer is option D.

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How to reduce the risk of chronic diseases?

Lifestyles that reduce the risk for chronic diseases include never smoking or quitting smoking, drinking in moderation, sleeping__-___hours a night, ___regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding ___, and eating breakfast daily.

How many people die from CVD each year?

Among all major CVD, heart disease is the greatest killer, taking the lives from close to 600,000 people each year (almost 1 in __deaths).23

What is the leading cause of death in the world?

Chronic disease is the leading cause of death in the world.

How many people died from heart disease in 2011?

In the United States, over 1.3 million people died of heart disease, cancers, and chronic lower respiratory diseases (CLRD) in 2011. Those top three diseases accounted for over___percent of all deaths in the United States.

What is the most common form of stroke?

Blood vessel ruptures in the brain are the most common form of stroke.

Can chronic diseases be cured?

With the correct medication, all chronic diseases can be cured.

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