Is chronic 3 or 6 months? The surprising truth about defining long-term illness
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), six in ten Americans have at least one chronic disease, yet the precise time frame for defining 'chronic' remains inconsistent. So, is chronic 3 or 6 months? The surprising answer depends on the source and specific health context, from chronic pain to systemic conditions.
