State whether the following statement is true or false:
The diseases which last for only short periods of time are called chronic diseases.
The diseases which last for only short periods of time are called chronic diseases.
(B) The statement is False.
Diseases that last for only short periods of time are known as acute diseases.
Chronic diseases are those that last for a long time,sometimes even for a lifetime (e.g.,diabetes or tuberculosis).
Diseases that last for only short periods of time are known as acute diseases.
Chronic diseases are those that last for a long time,sometimes even for a lifetime (e.g.,diabetes or tuberculosis).
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