[ kro-nis-i-tee ] SHOW IPA. / krɒˈnɪs ɪ ti / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun. the fact or quality of being long-lasting, as a disease, condition, or symptom:Psychological influences, such as stress, can significantly affect the severity and chronicity of the illness.

What is the meaning of chronicity?

[ kro-nis-i-tee ] SHOW IPA. / krɒˈnɪs ɪ ti / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun. the fact or quality of being long-lasting, as a disease, condition, or symptom:Psychological influences, such as stress, can significantly affect the severity and chronicity of the illness.

What are considered chronic illnesses?

Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.