Q- Write any two differences between acute and chronic diseases.
Answer- The two main differences between acute diseases and chronic diseases are given below:
| Acute Diseases | Chronic Diseases |
| Most acute diseases can be treated quickly using normal medicines. | Chronic diseases can be treated through vaccines. |
| Acute diseases cause very quickly in a short time period. | Chronic diseases occur over a long time. |
| Example- Malaria and Common cold. | Example- Arthritis and Diabetes. |
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Write two differences between Acute and Chronic diseases
The two differences between Acute and Chronic diseases are-
1. Acute diseases occur quickly and last for a short term whereas Chronic diseases occur over a long time but last for a long term.
2. Acute diseases can be treated by medicines but chronic disease cannot be treated by medicines. They require a specific vaccine for it.
What is the difference between acute and chronic diseases?
Acute diseases are those disease that occurs very quickly and can be treated easily in a short time period. On the other hand, Chronic diseases are those diseases that occur over a long time period and may last to a lifetime disability.