Do you know what is a chronic disease ?

 Do you know what is a chronic disease ?

It is a disease or condition that is persistent or long-lasting in its effects, or a disease that comes with time. Typically the word "chronic" is used when the course of the disease lasts for more than 3 months.

Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviours:

- Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

- Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.

- Lack of physical activity.

- Excessive alcohol use.

References:

- https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/index.htm

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_condition

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