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A Crisis Call for New Preventive Medicine: Emerging Effects of Lifestyle on Morbidity and Mortality

By Joseph A. , M.D. Knight

Book information

Year
2004
ISBN
9812387005, 9789812387004, 9789812565471
LCC
RA425 .K577 2004
Open Library ID
OL22609372M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (15173163 bytes)
Pages
772\773
Topic
Medicine
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Of the ten most common causes of death in industrialized countries, at least two-thirds are lifestyle related (i.e. poor nutrition, physical inactivity, overweight/obesity, cigarette smoking, alcohol/drug abuse and the environment, among others). The rapidly expanding elder population will put further demands on health care systems already burdened by the elderly and the poor. However, increasing age need not be associated with expanding health care costs if people improve their lifestyles. Healthier lifestyles would significantly reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, cataract and macular degeneration, among others. Moreover, they would significantly increase life expectancy and the quality of life. This invaluable book reviews the scientific medical evidence for the benefits of healthy lifestyles on ageing, numerous diseases/disorders, and reduction of medical costs.

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