India, Feb. 25 -- Chronic diseases refer to illnesses that can impact the patient over a period of time leading to health complications. Cancer, with its recovery rate, can be considered as a chronic disease itself but can cancer lead to chronic illnesses? Also read | Shocking cancer crisis in India: 3 in 5 Indians die after diagnosis, women hit hardest, says new study

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Aditi Chaturvedi, principal consultant, oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket explained chronic diseases, "Most common chronic diseases are heart disease, hypertension, lung disease, arthritis, blood pressure and quite a few of them are lifestyle related. They're related to lack of exercise, intake of high calorie and process...