To have a grounding in common chronic conditions, their causes, and their health risks

• Understand what a chronic condition is 
• Know the causes and symptoms of diabetes
• Be aware of the causes and symptoms of COPD
• Know the causes and symptoms of Heart Disease and Heart Failure
• Know the types, causes, and symptoms of a stroke
• Understand what counts as obesity, what may cause it, and related illnesses 
• Know the 2 key forms of arthritis, and their symptoms
• Know what it is, and its symptoms
• Understand what counts as Hypertension, and the associated health risks 
• Know the common forms of treatment and what they do for many of the chronic conditions