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Which of these is a hallmark of a chronic disease?

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Lasts for a long time

Spread through sexual activity

Can be cured with medicine

Contracted from someone else

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Lasts for a long time
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Answer:

Lasts For a long Time

Step-by-step explanation:

The U.S. National Center for Health Statistics defines a disease as chronic if lasts 3 months or more. The leading chronic diseases in developed countries include cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and stroke, diabetes, arthritis, cancer such as breast and colon cancer.

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