Prevention of Important Non-Epidemiological Diseases Among the Population

Abstract

Non-epidemiological diseases (NEDs) are of growing concern to society and national Governments, as well as worldwide due to the high mortality rate from them. The main risk factors for NEDs can be divided into categories of self-control, genetic factors, environmental factors, factors of medical condition and socio-demographic factors. The focus is on the elements of self-control and consensus-building on the impact of nutrition on risk management and prevention of NEDs at all stages of life. Nutritional interventions are essential for managing the risk of NEDs. Because they are of paramount importance, this review highlights NEDs and their risk factors, and outlines several general prevention strategies. The most effective preventive strategy is one that leads to lifestyle changes in terms of diet, physical activity, smoking cessation and control of metabolic disorders.