Question

Differentiate between acute and chronic diseases.

Answer 1

Acute diseases: These are diseases that last for a short period.

Chronic diseases: These are diseases that last for a long period but have major effects on health.

Serial no.	Acute diseases	Chronic diseases
1.	These diseases last for a short duration but begin rapidly.	These diseases last for a longer duration but begin slowly
2.	These diseases do not damage the organ.	Due to the prolonged duration of the disease, organ damage occurs
3.	A person with acute disease recovers faster after treatment.	A person suffering from chronic diseases can be treated by developing a treatment plan.
4.	Examples of acute diseases include Typhoid, common cold, and Malaria.	Examples of chronic diseases include Hypertension, asthma, and diabetes.