chronic disease
noun
plural chronic diseases
: a disease (such as asthma, coronary heart disease, or diabetes) that continues or occurs again and again for a long time : a medical condition of prolonged duration
… childhood obesity that too often leads to chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.—
Akiba Solomon
Akiba SolomonMost oncologists are reluctant to use the word "cure," and tend to speak of cancer as a chronic disease. The goal of treatment is remission, a state in which the cancer can't be detected.—Sallie Tisdale
Sallie TisdaleMore than 2,200 local doctors had voluntarily provided free care to uninsured patients, including surgery, chemotherapy and chronic disease management.—The Dallas Morning News
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Chronic stress negatively affects nearly every aspect of mental and physical health, even contributing to higher risks for chronic disease and premature death.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 10 June 2024
Anyone who wants to eat more flavonoid-rich foods to reduce inflammation and chronic disease risk can start with produce.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
Research has found that people who have been diagnosed with chronic diseases are more susceptible to depression.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024
By 50, a homeless person’s health more closely resembles that of someone in their 70s, with a higher chance of chronic disease, mobility issues and cognitive decline, according to the study.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
About 20% of U.S. children and adolescents and about 42% of adults have the chronic disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune Well, 22 May 2024
In the context of a balanced diet, the fruit becomes a good source of antioxidants, potassium and fiber — nutrients that boost immunity, aid the digestion process, and offer protection from chronic diseases, according to a 2023 study.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Given the lack of scientific evidence, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics does not recommend the routine use of multivitamins for preventing chronic diseases without first carefully weighing the risks and benefits.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
When my father was diagnosed with a chronic disease, my mother was left to manage the Westwood building on her own.
—Diana Ruzova, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 10 June 2024
Anyone who wants to eat more flavonoid-rich foods to reduce inflammation and chronic disease risk can start with produce.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
Research has found that people who have been diagnosed with chronic diseases are more susceptible to depression.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024
By 50, a homeless person’s health more closely resembles that of someone in their 70s, with a higher chance of chronic disease, mobility issues and cognitive decline, according to the study.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
About 20% of U.S. children and adolescents and about 42% of adults have the chronic disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune Well, 22 May 2024
In the context of a balanced diet, the fruit becomes a good source of antioxidants, potassium and fiber — nutrients that boost immunity, aid the digestion process, and offer protection from chronic diseases, according to a 2023 study.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Given the lack of scientific evidence, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics does not recommend the routine use of multivitamins for preventing chronic diseases without first carefully weighing the risks and benefits.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
When my father was diagnosed with a chronic disease, my mother was left to manage the Westwood building on her own.
—Diana Ruzova, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
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chronic disease
noun
: a disease (such as asthma, coronary heart disease, or diabetes) that continues or occurs again and again for a long time : a medical condition of prolonged duration
Millions suffer from debilitating chronic disease caused by smoking. It is a major risk factor in cardiovascular disease, chronic bronchitis and emphysema …—Phil Gunby, The Journal of the American Medical Association
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