Chronic Disease Crossword

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Across
  1. 7. A progressive lung disease causing obstructed airflow.
  2. 10. Damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply.
  3. 12. a chronic, non-curable, yet manageable inflammatory disease of the airways
  4. 14. A condition causing pain, swelling, and reduced motion in joints.
  5. 15. Conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease
  6. 16. A chronic condition that inflames and narrows the airways.
Down
  1. 1. Long-term diseases of the airways and other structures of the lung.
  2. 2. Consistently high blood pressure, often leading to heart disease.
  3. 3. A progressive disease that destroys memory and mental functions.
  4. 4. Conditions where the immune system attacks the body (e.g., Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis).
  5. 5. A complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.
  6. 6. The long-term loss of kidney function.
  7. 8. A disease that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.
  8. 9. Chronic conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, such as depression or bipolar disorder
  9. 11. A chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar.
  10. 13. A large group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.