Class 7: Chronic disease and wellness

Question 1

what are the top four chronic diseases?

Answer 1

diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cancer

Question 2

chronic disease

Answer 2

• “impairments of function, development, or disease states that are irreversible or have a cumulative effect”
• diseases of long duration and generally slow progression

Question 3

challenges of chronic disease

Answer 3

• pain
• organizing health priorities
• lifestyle changes
• being disciplined to treatment plan
• diet restrictions
• mental health (depression)
• coping/accepting diagnosis
• isolation
• explaining to friends and family
• organizing of treatment and medication
• deciding when to seek help
• difficulty to maintain relationships
• physical limitations
• maintaining a job