Which Is Chronic Disease?

Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.

What are examples of chronic diseases?

The most common types of chronic disease are cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis.

What are the 7 most common chronic diseases?

  • High blood pressure (hypertension) affects 58% of seniors. ...
  • High cholesterol affects 47% of seniors. ...
  • Arthritis affects 31% of seniors. ...
  • Coronary heart disease affects 29% of seniors. ...
  • Diabetes affects 27% of seniors. ...
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 18% of seniors. ...
  • Heart failure affects 14% of seniors.
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