Which Factor Has Resulted in the Era of Chronic Long-Term

Multiple Choice

Which factor has resulted in the Era of Chronic Long-Term Health Conditions?

A) Decreased usage of tobacco by young populations.
B) Despite programs of control, many infectious diseases persist with many people surviving to experience chronic, long-term conditions secondary to the infectious disease.
C) Shorter life expectancies due to chronic diseases.
D) Death from infectious diseases results in a decrease in degenerative diseases.