And disability rates are increasing as populations get older and more people get long-term conditions, like heart disease and diabetes.

同时随着人口老化，以及心脏病和糖尿病一类慢性病患病人群的增加，残疾率也不断攀升。

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Health costs, he points out, are determined by long-term conditions-things like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and lung disease, which are usually linked to lifestyle and diet.

他指出，医疗费用是由长期的条件决定的，如糖尿病，心脏病，肥胖和肺部疾病，这通常与生活方式和饮食习惯有关。

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While their initial work in diagnosis often sets the trajectory of care for a patient, they also manage long-term conditions, guard the public's health and advocate preventive care measures.

虽然他们的初步诊断工作往往提供给病人初步的看护，但他们也维持长期的监测，提醒公众的健康、提介预防性保健措施。

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Gerald Meehl says a better understanding of solar activity and its influence on weather may help researchers predict long-term weather conditions.

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Tax breaks for firms which employ people who suffer from long-term conditions are also being suggested.

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Specialist nurses mainly work in the community, helping to manage a range of long-term conditions.

BBC: Specialist nurses 'fear for jobs'

About two-thirds of the NHS budget is spent on people with long-term conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and dementia.

BBC: The changing health service