The Impact of Lifestyle Medicine on Chronic Disease Prevention        

                                                  Nassimbwa Kabanda D.

Faculty of Medicine Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension, are major contributors to mortality worldwide and are significantly affected by lifestyle concerns such as unhealthy eating habits, insufficient physical activity, and smoking. Lifestyle medicine is a scientifically supported method for dealing with various diseases by encouraging healthy habits that help prevent, control, and perhaps cure long-term illnesses. The present review examines the efficacy of lifestyle medicine treatments, the prevalent chronic illnesses associated with lifestyle choices, and the obstacles encountered in the widespread implementation of this strategy. Empirical data indicates that lifestyle medicine is not only economically efficient but also meaningful. However, obstacles such as insufficient knowledge and education must be overcome to guarantee its broad acceptance. The combination of lifestyle changes with pharmaceutical therapies has significant potential in mitigating the worldwide impact of chronic illnesses.

Keywords: Lifestyle medicine, Chronic disease prevention, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Health interventions, Nutrition.

CITATION: Nassimbwa Kabanda D. The Impact of Lifestyle Medicine on Chronic Disease Prevention. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science, 2024 3(3):15-18.