Chronic illnesses are illnesses that last longer than three months and often do not have a cure. They can cause disability and even death. Research has shown that psychological and social factors play a significant role in both the cause and management of chronic illnesses. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

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Chronic Illnesses

Question 24

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Chronic illnesses

A) are illnesses that are psychosomatic in origin.
B) are difficult for patients to manage, but seldom contribute to disability or death.
C) can be cured only if the patient and the practitioner work together as a team.
D) are illnesses in which psychological and social factors play an important role in both cause and management.
E) are rare in industrialized countries.

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