Chapter four discuss chronic illnesses. The chapter expounded on five major killers among the elderly. The five that was discussed in this chapter are heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lung diseases, and diabetes. Alzheimer’s disease is also a major killer. It is important for the health professionals understand symptoms, causing of chronic illness. Chronic illness is the main cause of death.
The common cold, flu, sore throat, or pneumonia are al considered to be acute illnesses. Acute Illnesses are basically caused by bacteria, or virus. It is possible to have acute and chronic illness at the same time. The major cause of death in the United States is chronic diseases. Health care professionals who work with the elderly understand
The common cold, flu, sore throat, or pneumonia are al considered to be acute illnesses. Acute Illnesses are basically caused by bacteria, or virus. It is possible to have acute and chronic illness at the same time. The major cause of death in the United States is chronic diseases. Health care professionals who work with the elderly understand