• Introduction
• Impact of Chronic Disease
• Risk Factors
• Resources

Impact of Chronic Disease

Acute and Chronic disease: What is the difference?

Acute disease is a short-term illness. Acute diseases come on quickly with distinct symptoms. Acute diseases usually last less than 3 months. Examples of acute diseases are:

• Infectious diseases: cold, flu or strep throat
• Childhood illnesses
• Tonsillitis
• Appendicitis

According to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, chronic diseases last three months or more. They take a long time to develop and cure. Some chronic diseases are never cured, but can be managed over time. Some examples of chronic disease are:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Asthma

A chronic disease is:	A chronic disease is NOT an:
An illness lasting three months or more A condition that takes a long time to develop and cure Not prevented by vaccines Not cured, but managed over time	Injury Accident Infection Anything that comes on or can be cured quickly

Now let’s define another chronic disease term. >>>

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