The Most Common Lifestyle Disorders

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The Most Common Lifestyle Disorders
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A lifestyle of a person is the way of living
his/her life. In recent times, India has started
to observe an increase in various kinds of
health-related problems due to change in
lifestyle regardless of their gender or age.
Lifestyle disorders may occur due to different
factors such as dietary patterns, habits and
behavior, preferences, and more. An article by
the business world states that nearly 61 of
people in India die due to lifestyle or
non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Lifestyle
diseases are not limited to adults alone
nowadays, it is affecting kids as well.
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• Here is an article providing some of the profound
  insights on the most common lifestyle disorders,
  its causes and symptoms, and the preventive
  measures to be taken to avoid them.
• What Is Lifestyle Disorder?
• A lifestyle disorder is a disease connected with
  the way of people living. With the growth in
  technological advancements and lack of physical
  exercise, we are facing a continuous rise in
  lifestyle diseases, also known as
  non-communicable diseases (NCD). Poor lifestyle
  choices such as smoking, alcohol usage, bad food
  habits, irregular sleeping habits, etc. can lead
  to lifestyle disorders. It is highly essential to
  maintain a healthy environment in our day-to-day
  activities that help to prevent lifestyle
  disorders.

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Causes of Lifestyle Diseases

• It is well-known that lifestyle diseases in India
  are at a peak. Hence, knowing the root causes and
  consequences of lifestyle disorders is
  significant because it helps to eliminate in
  early-stage and achieve enhanced health.
• Dehydration Muscles and tendons dehydration is
  the foremost cause of muscle strain, fatigue, and
  other disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
• Poor physical fitness The primary reason for
  cardiovascular diseases and other lifestyle
  disorders is due to poor physical fitness. There
  is a direct relationship between reduced chronic
  levels of physical fitness and an increased
  chance of chronic diseases in India.
• Fatigue Another major cause of a lifestyle
  disorder is lack of sleep. It is associated with
  different medical complications such as stroke,
  high blood pressure, obesity, and mental
  impairment.
• Malnutrition The deficiency of adequate
  nutrition in our diet and the overconsumption of
  food leads to several chronic disorders.
• Stress Uncontrolled stress at the workplace or
  home is the most prominent cause of lifestyle
  diseases. It may attack ones health severely,
  thereby resulting in heart-related disorders.

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Most Common Lifestyle Disorders
Lifestyle disorders are the health issues that
are related to the physical and mental
functioning of a human being. Here is a list of
the different types of lifestyle diseases
widespread in todays society
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1) Obesity

• People fall under obese when their body mass
  index (BMI) is higher than 25. One experiences
  obesity due to a stressful lifestyle, unhygienic
  and unhealthy eating habits, reduced physical
  activity, and more. Overweight people suffer from
  blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases,
  breathing issues, and diabetes. Obesity is a
  primary disorder that leads to other chronic
  diseases in a human being.

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2) Hypertension

• High Blood Pressure, also known as HBP and
  hypertension, is a long-term lifestyle disorder
  that results in critical health complications
  such as heart disease, stroke, etc. When the
  reading is 140/90 or higher in the BP machine, it
  means the blood pressure is high. Some of the
  common reasons for HBP are genetic factors,
  stress, unhealthy eating habits, and obesity.

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3) Heart disease and Stroke

• Cardiovascular disease (CVD), also known as heart
  disease, refers to the heart conditions that
  involve blocked blood vessels and blot clots.
  India ranks first with 50 million cardio patients
  suffering from heart health issues. It is a
  severe chronic disease, and the abnormalities and
  irregularities in blood vessel walls and heart
  muscles are due to the following diabetes,
  smoking, and high cholesterol.
• A stroke occurs when there is reduced blood flow
  to the brain. A blood vessel that transports
  oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either
  obstructed by bursts or a

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4) Alzheimers disease

• Alzheimers disease (AD) is a progressive brain
  disorder that leads to problems in thinking and
  memory. Alzheimers is a primary cause of
  dementia among older adults that deals with
  cognitive functioning, behavioral abilities, and
  memory loss. In the United States, Alzheimers
  disease is the 6th most important cause of death.
  Some of the major features of Alzheimers disease
  are tangles and plaques in the brain.
• 5) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a
  chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and
  obstructed airflow from the lungs. The symptoms
  of COPD are long-term breathing problems, chronic
  cough with mucus, wheezing, and more. The most
  common causes of COPD are tobacco smoking,
  genetics, and environmental factors such as
  pollution and gas leaks.

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6) Asthma

• Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease caused
  due to the swelling and narrowing of airways. It
  is a common chronic disorder that results in
  prolonged coughing, breath shortness, chest
  tightness, and wheezing.
• 7) Type II Diabetes and Cancer
• Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), also known as adult-onset
  diabetes, is a chronic medical disorder caused
  due to poor lifestyle choices and unhealthy
  eating habits. Estimates predict that 40.9
  million people in India have Type II diabetes.
  This disease is a non-insulin form that is most
  common among adults and results in frequent
  thirst, unusual weight loss, and recurrent
  urination.
• Cancer is a group of malignant diseases that
  involves the irregular growth and spread of
  abnormal cells to various parts of the body. The
  immunity of ones body gets reduced due to the
  following prolonged cough, smoking, stress,
  abnormalities in weight loss, defecation, etc.
  Through proper vaccination, medication, and
  dietary recommendations, there is a possibility
  to overcome cancer risks.

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8) Chronic Liver Disease

• Cirrhosis, also known as chronic liver disease,
  is a long-term progressive disorder that involves
  the destruction of liver parenchyma. The major
  causes of chronic liver diseases are long-term
  abuse of alcohol, metabolic disorders, autoimmune
  inflammation, Hepatitis B C infection, and
  more. This disease lasts over six years as well
  as results in portal hypertension and synthetic
  dysfunction.
• 9) Osteoporosis
• Osteoporosis is a lifestyle disorder caused due
  to the lack of estrogen hormones in women and
  androgen hormones in men. It is a bone-weakening
  disease that is common in India, with more than
  10 million cases per year. Bone density
  decreases, thereby affecting bone strength and
  structure. With porous bone, there is an
  increased risk of fracture. With proper dieting
  and regular medications, people can avoid
  osteoporosis.

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10) Arteriosclerosis

• Arteriosclerosis is the thickening and hardening
  of arterial blood vessel walls. There is a loss
  of elasticity in the walls of arteries, thus
  resulting in chest pain, blood circulation
  disorders, and heart attacks. The major causes of
  this disease are smoking, high blood pressure,
  etc.
• Lets have a look at the recent statistics on
  lifestyle disorders
• According to the Meenakshi Mission Hospital and
  Research Centre, India has seen a 50 increase in
  heart disease and stroke cases.
• Statistics South Africa report (2016) on
  mortality and causes of death stated that
  Diabetes is the second common cause of natural
  death in the country.
• Cardiovascular diseases account for 31 of deaths
  globally.
• The number of adults diagnosed with heart disease
  in the U.S. is 30.3 million.
• The overall rise in cardiovascular diseases has
  increased from 2.57 crore in 1990 to 5.45 crore
  in 2016.
• In India, Lifestyle diseases/NCDs have taken an
  increase to 55 of all disease cases, up from 30
  in 1990.
• According to a recent report by GOQii titled
  India Fit Report 2019, since last year, there
  has been an increase in lifestyle diseases among
  individuals under the age of 45.

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Tips to Prevent Lifestyle Disorders

• In recent days, the occurrence of various
  lifestyle diseases has become high among youth
  and kids. It is because of several reasons, such
  as busy work schedules, smoking and alcohol
  habits, sleep disorders, poor food practices, and
  so on.

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• Here are some simple tips and measures to prevent
  lifestyle diseases that can make a healthier and
  better you
• Drink plenty of water every day
• Avoid soft drinks and junk foods as they might
  cause acidity
• Eat more green vegetables, dry fruits, and
  calcium-rich grains
• Eliminate the consumption of oily and fatty foods
• Practice different forms to physical activity and
  workouts to maintain the immune system active
• Sleep adequately to keep a refreshed mind
• Burn some calories daily and do not skip meals
• Stay away from smoking and alcohol
• Take care of your health properly

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Lifestyle Disorders Increase the Demand for
Health Professionals

• Growing lifestyle disorders increases the demand
  for health professionals, especially specialists.
  It is a call for medical professionals to upgrade
  themselves with specialization programs to meet
  the demand in the industry and help people get
  rid of the ailments. Universities like Texila
  American University offer fellowship in MMSc
  programs with specializations such as Critical
  Care, Endocrinology, Diabetology, Family
  Medicine, Global Health, HIV Medicine
  Infectious Disease, Preventive Cardiology,
  Medical Education, Telemedicine Healthcare
  Management, Oncology, Leadership Excellence in
  Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Cosmetology, and
  Reproductive Health. By taking up a
  specialization course, you can serve your society
  based on their needs while growing in your
  career.

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