Question

Chronic diseases last for only short periods of time and do not cause long term bad effects on healths.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. Diseases that last for a longer duration of time are called chronic diseases.
2. They have long term effects on the body.
3. They damage the affected organ.
4. They develop slowly with time.
5. Examples of chronic diseases are cancer, diabetes.
6. While diseases that last for short duration are known as acute diseases.
7. Examples of acute diseases are influenza, chicken pox.

Final answer: The given statement is false.