| By Elizabeth Mohn | Chronic illnesses are long-lasting illnesses that require ongoing treatment and management. Chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are leading causes of death and poor health outcomes in the United States. Millions of Americans have or know someone who has one or more of these illnesses, making chronic ... Read more The post Teaching about Chronic Illness and Its Effects appeared first on Gale Blog: Library & Educator News | K12, Academic & Public .