As we get older, our chances of contracting goes down, while our chances of contracting goes up.
A) acute diseases; chronic diseases
B) chronic diseases; acute diseases
C) acute diseases; influenza
D) cancer; chronic diseases

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As we age, our risk of developing chronic diseases (such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis) increases due to factors like the cumulative effect of lifestyle choices, long-term exposure to environmental risks, and the natural aging process of cells and organs. Conversely, acute diseases (short-term conditions like colds and flu) do not necessarily increase with age, although the severity of such infections can be greater in older adults.

As We Get Older, Our Chances of Contracting Goes Down