PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Wikipedia, a chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time. The term chronic is often applied when the course of the disease lasts for more than three months.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pain is considered to be chronic if it lasts or comes and goes (recurs) for more than three months.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chronic diseases-such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and arthritis-are the leading causes of disability and death in New York State and throughout the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -Heart Disease. Stroke. Diabetes. Cancer. Obesity. Arthritis.