Nutrition related to chronic disease (Brice Wuthrich

Nutrition Related Chronic Disease

The interconnection between nutrition and chronic disease has been vastly researched and validated. This issue targets millions of individuals across the globe.

Main Causes

Figure 4: Afshin A, Sur PJ, Fay KA, et al. Health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2019;393(10184):19581972. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(19)30041-8 Figure 5: Afshin A, Sur PJ, Fay KA, et al. Health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Lancet. 2019;393(10184):1958-1972. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(19)30041-8

Primary culprits of nutrition related chronic disease are diets high in sodium and/or low in whole grains Cardiovascular disease (10 million), Cancer (900K), and Type 2 Diabetes (300K) were main causes of death

Who is Affected? Efforts to Combat

All regions of the globe are affected by Nutrition Related Disease related to nutrition, but areas Chronic Disease:differ by the type of disease.

Central Asia reported to have the most deaths due to diet-related cardiovascular disease Eastern Asia reported to have the most deaths due to diet-related While most countries have local efforts to promote proper nutrition, global efforts revolve around the WHO's Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity, and Health.

Main Objectives:

cancer cases Mexico reported to have the most deaths due to diet-related type 2 diabetes

*Although most metrics were reported in terms of deaths, the countries above had many more instances of DALYs (Disability Adjusted Life Years, which measures years of life lost due to disease. Reduce risk for non-communicable diseases that stem from diet Increase awareness and understanding of the influences of diet and physical activity on health Encourage development of action plans to improve diets and activity at all levels Monitor scientific data and influences on diet and activity

Personally, the key to combating nutrition related chronic disease stems from the promotion of education. Furthering education on diet and physical activity can explain why certain foods should be avoided in excess, what issues they cause, and the impact those issues have on an individual. - Brice Wuthrich