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You know, Herr Weißbier, given some overlap and nuance, I think those distinctions also apply to English:
"Illness" is by far the most general and most frequently used term, especially in the public realm. "Disease" usually occurs with a specification referring to an organ/system which is malfunctioning. "Sickness" ... emphasizes the subjective aspect, and sounds somewhat dated.
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