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Chronic Diseases

Chronic Diseases

A chronic condition is the one that lasts a long time. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, a chronic condition is defined as one that lasts three months or longer. Chronic diseases, in general, cannot be prevented or cured by vaccines, and they do not simply go away. Tobacco use, inactivity, and poor dietary habits are all key contributors to the top chronic diseases. Chronic diseases grow more prevalent as people get older. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the top causes of death and disability in the United States

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