A chronic disease usually has which of the following elements?
a. It happens suddenly but lasts only a short while.
b. It is caused by bacteria or a virus.
c. It has an immediate cure.
d. It persists for a long period of time, often for the individual's entire lifetime.
d. It persists for a long period of time, often for the individual's entire lifetime.
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