序言（一）

Chronic conditions are worldwide as is Chronic Disease Self-Management.I am especially pleased with this new Chinese edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and its use by a new generation.You who read this book join people from Europe，Canada，Latin America，India，Australia，New Zealand，and the United States in learning new skills to deal with universal problems.It is my hope that you will find this book useful.Please share what you learn with others and if you wish，let us know how we can improve by writing Kate@selfmanagementresource.com.Welcome to the world of selfmanagers.

Kate Lorig，DrPH

Self-Management Resource Center

2022.12