LIFESTYLE DISEASE

 WHAT IS LIFESTYLE DISEASE?

Lifestyle diseases are ailments that are primarily based on the day to day habits of people. Habits that detract people from activity and push them towards a sedentary routine can cause a number of health issues that can lead to chronic non-communicable diseases that can have near life-threatening consequences.

Top 10 lifestyle disease: 

1. Ischemic heart disease, or coronary artery disease. ... 

2. Stroke. ... 

3. Lower respiratory infections. ... 

4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ... 

5. Trachea, bronchus, and lung cancers. ... 

6. Diabetes mellitus.

7. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

8. Dehydration due to diarrheal diseases

9. Tuberculosis

10. Cirrhosis

Lifestyle diseases share risk factors similar to prolonged exposure to three modifiable lifestyle behaviours --

●smoking, 

●unhealthy diet, and 

●physical inactivity -- and result in the development of chronic diseases, specifically heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary. 

■■How You Can Prevent Chronic Diseases ??

》》Eat Healthy. Eating healthy helps prevent, delay, and manage heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases.A balanced, healthy dietary pattern includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy products and limits added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium. Healthy eating can work for everyone’s tastes, traditions, culture, and budget. If you are overweight, losing 5% to 7% of your starting weight can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

 

》》Get Regular Physical Activity: Regular physical activity can help you prevent, delay, or manage chronic diseases. Aim for moderate intensity physical activity (like brisk walking or gardening) for at least 150 minutes a week, with muscle-strengthening activities 2 days a week.

》》Avoid Drinking Too Much Alcohol: Over time, excessive drinking can lead to high blood pressure, various cancers, heart disease, stroke, and liver disease. By not drinking too much, you can reduce these health risks.

》》Get Screened: To prevent chronic diseases or catch them early, visit your doctor regularly for preventive services.

》》Get Enough Sleep: Insufficient sleep has been linked to the development and poor management of diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. Adults should get at least 7 hours of sleep daily.

》》 Quiting smoking: Stopping smoking (or never starting) lowers the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and lung disease, as well as premature death—even for longtime smokers.