Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases and the Need for Lifestyle Advice

Jonathan Pang; Goh Lee Gan

The Singapore Family Physician

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Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases and the Need for Lifestyle Advice

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Author(s):

Jonathan Pang
Goh Lee Gan

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The Singapore Family Physician Vol 38 No 3 - Lifestyle Advice for Better Patient Outcomes

Page(s):

8 - 9

Publication date:

1 July 2012

ISSN:

0377-5305

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.