What Are Chronic Conditions
This educational poster explains chronic conditions as long-term medical conditions that gradually progress over time. It lists common examples including heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, stroke, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The resource emphasizes that most chronic diseases result from poor lifestyle choices such as unhealthy diet, smoking, lack of physical activity, and excessive alcohol use. It encourages readers to learn more about caring for common health conditions in older persons through additional resources.
This article is published by and last updated in 2026.
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