Non-communicable diseases constitute approximately 80% of prevalent diseases, and most of them are chronic conditions that impose significant economic and social burdens on societies. These diseases account for about 90% of healthcare expenses, challenging healthcare systems worldwide. Examples of such non-communicable diseases include diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and various types of cancer.
Lifestyle medicine aims to practically apply evidence-based interventions often overlooked in the field of medicine. These interventions focus on modifying lifestyle patterns as a crucial therapeutic approach for preventing and treating many non-communicable diseases. In fact, lifestyle modifications can even reverse the trajectory of disease, shifting it toward health. Key components of lifestyle interventions typically include:
1. Healthy Nutrition: Addressing dietary patterns to promote overall health.
2. Physical Activity: Encouraging appropriate exercise tailored to the patient and their condition.
3. Avoidance of Harmful Substances: Steering clear of detrimental substances.
4. Stress Management: Effectively managing stress.
5. Positive Social Interaction: Fostering healthy social connections.
By emphasizing lifestyle changes, we can significantly impact the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases.
