The student is preparing a presentation on common chronic diseases. Which definition should the student use for this presentation?
1. A condition that persists over a period of time that cannot be cured but can be controlled.
2. Problems in body function and structure such as significant deviation or loss.
3. A multidimensional phenomenon that results from the interaction between people and their physical and social environment.
4. Problems an individual may experience in life situations.
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. A chronic disease is a condition that persists over a significant period of time that is not amenable to cure, but can be controlled. Chronic conditions are characterized by uncertain or complex etiologies, multiple risk factors, and typically long periods of latency prior to symptom development, a prolonged course of illness, noncommunicability, functional impairment or disability, and an absence of a cure. Impairment refers to problems in body function and structure such as significant deviation or loss. Activity limitations are defined as difficulties an individual may have in executing activities. Disability is a multidimensional phenomenon that results from the interaction between people and their physical and social environments. Participation restrictions are problems an individual may experience in life situations.
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