Chronicity in the 21st century: facing the challenges of a changing society - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 09-04-2023;76(4):e760401
Currently, there is an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), population aging and changes in lifestyle, which corroborates the increase in chronicity, one of the greatest challenges faced by contemporary society. In this editorial, we will examine chronicity in the 21st century and the need to address this problem in a comprehensive and sustainable way.
In recent years, we have witnessed a significant increase in the number of people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, among others. These diseases have a profound impact on people’s quality of life, because they impose adaptations on the way of life and a substantial economic burden on families and health systems, which need to be understood in the care management process in the Health Care Network.
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Currently, there is an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), population aging and changes in lifestyle, which corroborates the increase in chronicity, one of the greatest challenges faced by contemporary society. In this editorial, we will examine chronicity in the 21st century and the need to address this problem in a comprehensive and sustainable way.
In recent years, we have witnessed a significant increase in the number of people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, among others. These diseases have a profound impact on people’s quality of life, because they impose adaptations on the way of life and a substantial economic burden on families and health systems, which need to be understood in the care management process in the Health Care Network.
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