A disease is a condition in which the body is not able to function normally.
Over the years, science and technology have improved to such an extent that we have been able to identify the causes, symptoms and cures for various diseases with a high degree of success. And this is supported by a considerably long average lifespan and lower mortality rates. A disease can be identified by analyzing its symptoms. It can then be treated. Disease may occur due to various reasons-
Based on duration, diseases can be of two types: • Acute disease • Chronic disease AN ACUTE DISEASE IS SUCH A TYPE OF DISEASE WHICH OCCURS FOR A SHORT INTERVAL OF TIME. AN ACUTE DISEASE IF NOT TREATED PROPERLY CAN EVENTUALLY BECOME A CHRONIC DISEASE .E.G. COMMON COLD, BURN,ETC.
Chronic disease is a disease which lasts for a long period of time e.g. Heart and kidney diseases
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