Which one of the following factors has resulted in the Era of Chronic Long-Term Health Conditions?
A) Decreased usage of tobacco by young populations
B) Despite programs of control, many infectious diseases persist with many people surviving to experience chronic, long-term conditions secondary to the infectious disease.
C) Shorter life expectancies due to chronic diseases
D) Death from infectious diseases results in a decrease in degenerative diseases.
Ans: B
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