About Lifestyle diseases

and prevention
Lifestyle diseases

 Lifestyle diseases characterize those diseases whose occurrence is primarily

based on the daily habits of people and are a result of an inappropriate
relationship of people with their environment.
 These diseases are non-communicable diseases. They are caused by lack of
physical activity, unhealthy eating, alcohol, substance use disorders and
smoking tobacco, which can lead to heart disease, stroke, obesity, type II
diabetes and lung cancer.
 Lifestyle factors such as use of tobacco and alcohol, diet and physical activity
are closely associated with myriad chronic health conditions such as cancer,
diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
How to prevent Lifestyle diseases

 Physical activity, cessation of tobacco consumption, eating a high-fibre, low-

fat diet, controlling body weight, and learning to cope with stress reduce the
risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and premature mortality.
 "The use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches, such as a
predominantly whole food, plant-based diet, regular physical activity,
adequate sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substance use, and
other non-drug modalities to treat, oftentimes, reverse and prevent the
lifestyle-related, chronic ...
 Important lifestyle changes include stopping smoking, improvement of dietary
habits, increasing the amount of physical activity and exercise, and reducing
stress. Effective self-management and the use of eHealth are key to achieving
and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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By DHURGAASINI