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Not everyone has the same chances of developing a chronic illness. Because of a multitude of factors, racialized minorities and those who live in poverty are more likely to suffer from chronic disease...

Just as specific chronic illnesses (like tooth decay and asthma) are more common in the younger population, the same is true for the elderly population. “Aging increases the risk of chronic diseases l...

School-based health centers (SBHCs) provide a variety of health care services to students—and often their families and/or community members. 

Anyone, at any age, might be diagnosed with a chronic illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than 40% of children and adolescents have a chronic disease. Types ...

“Stress affects physical health—and it keeps people from going to their [doctor] appointments,” says Christine Young, who trained as a Community Health Worker (CHW) through Health Care Access Now (HCA...

Having a chronic illness can increase the amount of stress in your life. In fact, research has shown that stress and some chronic illnesses (asthma, heart disease, arthritis, as examples) are linked. ...

Coping with chronic disease can feel like a part-time job. People with chronic illnesses have to attend more frequent medical appointments, make sure they stay on top of their medication, and even do ...

Diet and exercise are an important part of the management of many chronic illnesses. When someone is managing a chronic disease, such as diabetes or heart disease, eating foods that are low in sodium ...

Chronic illnesses may affect all sorts of body systems. 

For example, diabetes can affect the cardiovascular system, the eyes, kidneys, nerves, skin, and teeth. Arthritis affects muscles, bones, join...

Six in 10 Americans are living with conditions that limit the way they live or require regular medical attention. When these kinds of conditions develop slowly over time and last for longer than a yea...