A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT
Keywords:
Healthy lifestyle, disease prevention, medical treatment, nutrition, physical activity, mental health, wellness, chronic disease management, health promotion, preventive medicineAbstract
A Comprehensive Analysis of Healthy Lifestyle, Prevention, and Treatment
Relevance: The high prevalence of chronic, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), a major global health challenge, necessitates a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. A large proportion of NCD cases are directly linked to modifiable lifestyle factors.
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