chronic disease

Cultural  

1. A disease of long duration. (Compare acute disease.)

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Example Sentences

AstraZeneca said the results of the studies support the drug’s potential to transform the treatment of hypophosphatasia, a rare, chronic disease caused by deficient activity of an enzyme that is important for building healthy bones and supporting proper muscle function.

From The Wall Street Journal

An HHS spokesman said the dietary guidelines from the department and the AHA are “aligned on the major issues: eat real food, avoid highly processed food, and limit refined grains and added sugar. We look forward to working collaboratively with the AHA to evangelize these core principles and reverse the diet-related chronic disease epidemic.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He said: "We know that physical activity reduces the risk of chronic disease and premature death, and there is growing evidence that vigorous activity provides greater health benefits per minute than moderate activity. But questions remain about the importance of intense activity versus total physical activity. For example, if two people do the same total amount of activity, does the person who exercises more vigorously gain greater health benefits? And if someone has limited time, should they focus on exercising harder rather than longer?"

From Science Daily

"But medication alone will not reverse the global rise in obesity. Obesity is a complex, chronic disease," he said, noting the importance of prevention efforts and healthier environments.

From Barron's

Malhotra noted that this mechanism may be particularly relevant for patients who also have metabolic disorders such as diabetes, a chronic disease that leads to high blood sugar levels.

From Science Daily