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chronic illness
chronic illness Chronic illness is a medical condition that continues for a long time, is expected to last more than three months, or comes back repeatedly, such as more than three times in a year.
Chronic illness is a medical condition that continues for a long time, is expected to last more than three months, or comes back repeatedly, such as more than three times in a year. In adolescents, chronic illness can be linked with ongoing stress and a higher risk of mental health difficulties, although many still adapt well psychologically.