Many studies suggest it reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases – cancer in particular.
Those at risk of developing chronic pain are "yellow flagged", said Furlan, and risk factors include depression and a lack of social or workplace support.
Some health plans are using this data to target members who face an increased risk of developing chronic diseases because of lifestyle liabilities such as obesity and smoking.
Hospital patients experience significant pain, which can delay healing and increase the risk of developing chronic pain.
Few studies have used prospective designs in large population surveys to assess the risk of developing chronic widespread pain (CWP).
We can test a clinical hypothesis about a possible association between allergic conditions and the risk of developing chronic uveitis in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
They are exposed to a higher risk of developing chronic disease such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes in adulthood.
Molenaar RJ, Pleyer C, Radivoyevitch T, Sidana S, Godley A, Advani AS, et al. Risk of developing chronic myeloid neoplasms in well-differentiated thyroid cancer patients treated with radioactive iodine.
"Obese young people not only have a higher risk of developing chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, but also face psychological issues such as low self-esteem, depression and social isolation.
Regular marijuana users have a higher risk of developing chronic bronchitis.
The risk of developing chronic headache appears, at least in part, linked to heredity and genetics.
