What are the 3 main types of lifestyle diseases?
The three main types of chronic lifestyle diseases are:
1. Cardiovascular diseases: These diseases affect the heart and blood vessels, and include conditions such as:
- Coronary heart disease
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Peripheral artery disease
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
2. Metabolic diseases: These diseases affect the body's metabolism, and include conditions such as:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Obesity
- Dyslipidemia (high cholesterol and triglycerides)
- Gout
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
3. Chronic respiratory diseases: These diseases affect the lungs and airways, and include conditions such as:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Lung cancer
- Sleep apnea
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema