3. Chronic diseases
The basic characteristics of individuals with chronic diseases are:
- The presence of a disease that is permanent, varies in severity, and requires long-term treatment.
- Variability in health status throughout the year.
- A disease affecting one system can negatively impact the functions of other systems.
Examples of chronic diseases include:
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Malignant diseases
- Metabolic system diseases (diabetes mellitus)
- Respiratory system diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, asthma)
- Endocrinological system diseases (thyroid disease)
- Neurological diseases (epilepsy)
- Digestive system diseases (Crohn's disease)
- Rare diseases
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