Question

Name two chronic diseases.

Answer 1

Chronic diseases:

1. These are the diseases that infect the body for longer periods or even throughout the lifetime and require longer medical attention and treatment.
2. It involves an internal cause that develops and worsens over a course of several years.
3. In a majority of cases, there is no permanent cure for the disease. Lifestyle changes, gene therapy, or stem cell treatments are most sought after.
   Examples: Cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease