Glossary:Longstanding health problem or disease

Longstanding health problem or disease is a health problem that has lasted or is likely to last for at least 6 months. The main characteristic of a longstanding problem is that it is permanent and is expected to require a long period of monitoring, observation or care.

Related concepts

• Disability
• Basic activity difficulty
• Self-perceived health
• Chronic morbidity
• Healthy life years

Statistical data

• Disability statistics - online publication