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A chronic disease is

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Hypertension
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Typhoid
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Diarrhoea
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Kala-azar
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Solution

The correct option is B Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic disease. Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the vessels. It is normally 120/80 mm of Hg. Hypertension is diagnosed when the blood pressure is above 140/90 mm of Hg. It can have severe health implications like heart diseases, stroke and even death.
So, the correct answer is 'Hypertension'

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