Mesh term Chronic Disease
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Description
Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)Browse to child terms:
Multiple Chronic Conditions
Noncommunicable Diseases
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