In recent years, cases of diseases caused by unhealthy habits have been increasing without any sign of halt or decline.
The drastic changes in our nation’s lifestyles after the WWII, westernized food habits in particular, with stressful society to make things even worse, have been sited as the cause of this unwelcome trend.
We, as healthcare professionals, have to equip ourselves with a wholesome knowledge and experience in physical as well as mental health promotion.
>>The drastic changes in our nation’s lifestyles after the WWII, westernized food habits in particular, with stressful society to make things even worse, have been sited as the cause of this unwelcome trend.
Factors such as drastic changes in everyday lifestyles and eating habits after post war period, as well as mental stresses associated with people leading lives in developed countries, are thought to be related to this trend.
Prevalence of adult diseases has been consistently going up in recent years. It is suggested that in addition to drastic changes in lifestyle and diet during the postwar period, growing psychic stress, which can be specifically seen on people living in developed countries, contributes to the increase.
For that reason, healthcare providers like us need to acquire comprehensive knowledge on not only physical but also psychic aspects.