Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases and the Need for Lifestyle Advice
- Author:
Jonathan Pang
;
Lee Gan Goh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Financial burden;
Disease continuum;
High risk diseases;
Lifestyle Advice Resource;
Prevalence
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2012;38(3):8-9
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Chronic diseases have a serious impact on individuals and on society in general. They affect the quality of life of individuals and can be a financial burden on those who are affected. There is a disease continuum of lifestyle, high risk diseases, and end organ damage. Lifestyle change is necessary if we are to reduce the prevalence of these chronic diseases. The Health Choices, Lifestyle Advice Resource for Healthcare Professionals provides a tool for lifestyle counselling.
