More people are now living longer; however, it's important to live a healthier life during these additional years.
Due to people living longer it is more likely people will experience 1 or more long term condition, this is known as multi-morbidity.
Long term health conditions can include:
- diabetes
- respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis
- autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and lupus
- cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure (hypertension)
- autism
- epilepsy
- blood disorders
- hepatitis B
- Parkinson's disease
- cystic fibrosis
- dementia
There are four main risk factors that can affect people being at greater risk of developing a long term conditions. These are smoking, alcohol, diet and physical activity.
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The NHS Health Check helps you to understand how you can lower your risk of developing type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, stroke or dementia.
We are more at risk of developing a long-term condition as we age, however children and young people may also be living with a long-term condition, which can include:
- asthma
- epilepsy
- diabetes
- severe allergies and anaphylaxis
- bowel conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and constipation.