Most deaths around the world are highly preventable, and are related to the foods we eat. Diabetes, heart disease, obesity, stroke and cancer are on the rise. Worldwide, the leading cause of mortality and health care costs are chronic diseases from lifestyle and environmental factors. A diet high in fat, processed meats and sugar is associated with a greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
The following four-lifestyle modification measures can contribute to
prevention of chronic diseases. Avoid smoking, avoid obesity, at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, and healthier eating. Which involves eating more fruits & vegetables, reducing your meat consumption and adopting a more plant based diet.
By following the above measures, you will be reducing your risk of
developing diabetes by 90%, over 80% for a heart attack, cancer risk by more than one third, 50% for a stroke. Clinicians should be on the forefront in advocating for lifestyle medicine. Let’s treat the cause, it’s not only safe, but a cheaper option for the patient population we serve.