Chronic Diseases and Conditions
Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. These include Heart Diseases; Stroke; Cancer; and Diabetes, among others. For more information visit National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP).