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Abstract
Lifestyle Medicine: Concept and Clinical Application
Parissa Massahikhaleghi
Statement of the Problem: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or chronic diseases cause premature mortality, morbidity, dysfunction and reduced quality of life. Although NCDs are preventable, their prevalence and incidence are increasing worldwide. The economic and social burden associated with NCDs are significant. Most important NCDs are cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases and diabetes, which account for over 80% of all premature NCD deaths. There are known risk factors that are strongly associated with these NCDs: unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use and harmful use of alcohol. All these risk factors are related to daily behaviors and lifestyle. Therefore, NCDs are strongly associated with lifestyle.
